Manager, Costing Planning and Performance

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Híbrido; NZD 121 000 - 182 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

The New Zealand Government is seeking a strong people leader to head Costing, Planning and Performance within Te Pou Korero | Digital and Data in Wellington. You will guide a small team to deliver robust cost models and performance insights for digital services.

Based in Wellington (preferred) with other locations considered, you will partner with Finance and Commercial teams to inform investment decisions, budget, forecast and realise value for money across education digital initiatives.

Qualificações

• Proven people leadership experience, including building and motivating high-performing teams.
• Significant experience in financial management, costing or performance roles in complex organisations.
• Experience developing cost-to-serve and financial models, ideally in digital, technology, or data environments.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial planning skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and ability to influence senior leaders.
• Knowledge of public sector financial settings (an advantage).
• Ability to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach and grow a high-performing team in cost, planning and performance.
• Develop and maintain cost-to-serve models and digital costing frameworks.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial monitoring with clear cost visibility.
• Design and embed planning and performance frameworks and report progress.
• Partner with Finance and Commercial teams on business cases and investments.
• Turn complex financial data into clear advice for senior leaders.
• Oversee a team of approx. five positions.

Conhecimentos

People leadership

Financial management

Costing

Budgeting

Forecasting

Planning

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector knowledge

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Help shape the future of education in New ZealandHelp shape the future of EducationWe work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomesOur organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.About this role | Mo tenei turangaTe Pou Korero | Digital and Data is looking for an exceptional people leader to join us as Manager, Costing, Planning and Performance. The role is based in Wellington (preferred), with alternate locations considered.Reporting to the Director, Business Management, you'll lead a team that helps us understand what our digital and data services cost, how they're performing, and where we should invest next. You'll make sure our services are financially sustainable, aligned to strategy, and backed by robust cost modelling and performance insight.In this role you will:Lead, coach and grow a high-performing team, creating a safe and inclusive environment where people do their best workDevelop and maintain cost-to-serve models and digital costing frameworks that are accurate, transparent and consistentLead budgeting, forecasting and financial monitoring, giving leaders clear visibility of cost drivers and value for moneyDesign and embed planning and performance frameworks, and report on progress and outcomes to senior leadersPartner with our Finance and Commercial teams on business cases, investment decisions and benefits realisationTurn complex financial and operational information into clear, practical advice that helps leaders make good trade-offsYou will lead a team of approximately five positions, encompassing advisory, delivery planning, and service and relationship responsibilities.Salary range: $121,139 - $181,709 per annum plus KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.For more details about the role, you can view the job description here.About you | Mohou akeWe're looking for someone with exceptional people leadership skills, excellent financial nous, and a real understanding of how digital, data and insights environments work. You'll know how to build and inspire a team, how the numbers behind technology and data services fit together, and how to tell that story so senior leaders can act on it.You will also offer:Proven people leadership experience, including building, developing and motivating high-performing teamsSignificant experience in financial management, costing or performance roles in complex organisations, with a strong grasp of budgeting, forecasting and financial planningExperience developing cost-to-serve and financial models, ideally in digital, technology, or data and insights environmentsA solid understanding of how digital and data services are delivered, and what drives their cost and valueExperience designing and implementing planning and performance frameworksExcellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the confidence to advise senior leadersKnowledge of public sector financial and accountability settings (an advantage)The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.You'll join a supportive Business Management team that helps keep Te Pou Korero running well. You'll have the opportunity to be part of establishing and shaping this new function in Te Pou Korero. We value collaboration, curiosity and continuous improvement, and we back our people to grow. This is a chance to shape how the Ministry plans for and invests in its digital and data services, and to see the difference your work makes across the education system.About our group and team | Matau ropu akeTe Pou Korero | Digital and Data provides the digital, data and technology services that support the Ministry and the wider education sector. Within the group, the Business Management team will lead planning, costing, performance and business support, working closely with our Te Pou Rangatopu Finance and Commercial colleagues to make sure our investment in digital and data delivers real value for akonga and their whanau.The Business Management function is new in Te Pou Korero.Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi?If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the `apply' button. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.For further information, please contact Stacey Richardson, Director, Business Management at [e-mail] close: Midnight, Thursday 29 October 2026.We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.