Manager, Integrated Services - Whanganui

Kumara Vine; Whanganui, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 143,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee networks

Inclusive environment

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Te Mahau │ Te Tai Whenua seeks a Manager, Integrated Services to lead a team delivering integrated local support for schools, kura, kōhanga reo and early learning providers in Whanganui. You will develop and implement strategies aligned to Ministry priorities, ensuring cohesive delivery of services and advice to educators, ākonga and whānau.

You will embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles into all activities, support the learning delivery model, and collaborate across regions and the motu to

Qualifications

• Experience in leading education/government teams.
• Ability to translate policy into action and manage risk.
• Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of experts across education, curriculum and learning support.
• Develop and implement strategies aligned to Ministry priorities.
• Provide cohesive services and advice to schools, kaiako and whānau.
• Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles into all activities and reporting.
• Collaborate with regional and national colleagues to share insights.

Skills

Leadership experience

Change management

Data interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Te Ao Māori understanding

Education

Tertiary qualification in education/government

Job description

Manager, Integrated Services - Whanganui

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our 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.

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.

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.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• 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.

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.

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.

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.