Manager, Integrated Services

Ministry of Education; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 143,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee network groups

Wellness initiatives

Cultural competency journey

Job summary

Ministry of Education in Whanganui is seeking a Manager, Integrated Services to lead a team delivering a cohesive local support function for schools, kura, and learning providers. You will shape strategies and ensure cohesive delivery while embedding Te Tiriti principles across activities.

The role requires a relevant tertiary qualification with experience across education or government, plus ability to work with diverse communities and lead through change.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a complex government education setting.
• Ability to provide strategic advice and build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to interpret data and insights to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of experts across education, curriculum, and learning support.
• Develop and implement functional strategies aligned to priorities.
• Deliver responsive and accessible support services to educators.
• Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in all activities and reporting roles.
• Support learning support delivery models and learning action plans.
• Collaborate across region and nationally to share information and improvements.

Skills

Operational leadership

Relationship building

Data interpretation

Strategic advisory

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualification in education/government

Job description

Help shape the future of education in New ZealandHelp shape the future of EducationWe work to shapeaneducationsystem that deliversequitableandexcellent 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 | Mō tēnei tūranga

This role is fulltime permanent based in Whanganui.

• As Manager, Integrated Services, you will lead a team of experts across education, curriculum, and learning support to deliver a highly responsive, accessible and integrated local support function for schools, kura, kōhanga reo, early learning providers, ākonga, whānau and educators.
• You will develop and implement functional strategies and work programmes aligned to the Ministry's purpose and priorities, ensuring cohesive delivery of services and advice.
• Deliver responsive and accessible support services to educators.
• Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Te Tiriti) principles into all activities and reporting roles.
• Support the learning support delivery model and learning action plans.
• Provide support to learning and education support specialists.
• Collaborate with colleagues across your region and the motu to share information, insights, and improvements.
• Provide a cohesive and strong connection to the metaphor of Te Mahau as the primary relationship holder with those the Ministry serves, in conjunction with regionally based Leadership Advisor and Strategic Advisor Māori colleagues.

Salary range: $142,856 - $214,284 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 | Mōhou ake

A relevant tertiary qualification with experience across the education or government sector is essential. You may also have a learning support, Māori education, Pacific education, or other specialist education background.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori.

You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

• Previous operational leadership experience in a complex environment, including risk management.
• Confidence when working with ambiguity with exposure to leading through organisational change.
• The ability to provide advice and build trusting relationships with a broad range of audiences.
• Ability to interpret and act on data and insights.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

We also offer:

• A range of employee network groups.
• An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey.
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Mahau │ Te Tai Whenua is the key interface between Te Mahau | Ministry of Education and education providers. It is our role to ensure that sector leaders and the communities in which they operate have access to the expertise, programmes and resources that will allow our children and young people to reach their full potential.

We give effect to government and ministry policy and support education and community leadership within a self‑managing system, to bring about the positive changes required to lift aspiration and raise educational achievement for all.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

For further information, please contact Melanie Taite, Director of Education at [e-mail].

Applications close Midnight - Monday 30 November 2026.

We want our people to feel valued for our 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.