Impactful Education Operations Manager

Ministry of Education; Wellington; On-site; NZD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Ministry of Education in Wellington is seeking a skilled Manager Business Operations to lead daily operational support across administration, engagement, planning, reporting and risk management. The role sits in the Wellington office and collaborates with Te Mahau groups to ensure consistent service delivery.

The successful candidate will oversee governance and secretariat functions, drive process improvements, and coach a high-performing team while navigating a complex public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Strong workforce planning, business operations, and stakeholder management experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive organisational improvement.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity in complex environments and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational support across administration, engagement, planning and reporting, and risk management.
• Oversee governance, secretariat, and support functions enabling timely decision-making.
• Drive process improvements and lead projects from planning through implementation.

Skills

Workforce planning

Business operations

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Process improvement

Job description

Ministry of Education in Wellington is seeking a skilled Manager Business Operations to lead daily operational support across administration, engagement, planning, reporting and risk management. The role sits in the Wellington office and collaborates with Te Mahau groups to ensure consistent service delivery.

The successful candidate will oversee governance and secretariat functions, drive process improvements, and coach a high-performing team while navigating a complex public sector environment.