Head of Performance & Accountability

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education seeks a Practice Lead, Performance in Wellington to lead the development and continuous improvement of the organisation's performance framework. You will manage integrated reporting, including external reporting and the annual report, and provide expert guidance on indicators and outcomes logic.

This is a senior role focused on evidence-based decision making and accountability across the public sector.

Qualifications

• Experience leading performance measurement, reporting, and accountability frameworks.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and capability-building skills across an organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Ministry's performance framework.
• Oversee integrated performance reporting, including external reporting and annual report obligations.
• Provide expert advice on indicators, targets, and outcomes logic; forecast, model, and derive insights.
• Build capability through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing across groups.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Ministry of Education seeks a Practice Lead, Performance in Wellington to lead the development and continuous improvement of the organisation's performance framework. You will manage integrated reporting, including external reporting and the annual report, and provide expert guidance on indicators and outcomes logic.

This is a senior role focused on evidence-based decision making and accountability across the public sector.