Manager, Māori Outcomes

Ministry of Education; Wellington; Vor Ort; NZD 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ministry of Education in Wellington seeks a Manager, Māori Outcomes to lead operational delivery strengthening outcomes for Māori learners. The role coordinates high-priority work programmes, aligns investments, and partners with national and regional teams to implement service standards across Te Mahau | Education Services.

The successful candidate will bring senior leadership experience, deep understanding of te reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori, and a track record of building trusted

Qualifikationen

• Senior leadership experience in complex environments
• Strong strategic, analytical and conceptual thinking
• Understanding of te reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori

Aufgaben

• Develop strategic plan to assess/address issues raised up to ministerial level
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders across government for quality education provision
• Provide practical, easy-to-operationalise advice and guidance
• Coordinate high-priority work programmes and monitor progress
• Lead improvement of organisational systems, frameworks and processes
• Progress Māori learner outcomes within service delivery and budget processes
• Build trusted relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and Ministers

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Conceptual thinking

Māori knowledge

Ao Māori lens

Mātauranga Māori

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Budget planning

Governance knowledge

Coaching

Knowledge sharing

Public sector standards

Jobbeschreibung

Help shape the future of education in New ZealandHelp shape the future of EducationWe work toshapeaneducationsystem 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 position is a newly established Permanent opportunity within Te Mahau Business Management for a Manager, Māori Outcomes.The Manager, Māori Outcomes provides operational leadership to strengthen the delivery of equitable outcomes for Māori learners and Māori education provision across Te Mahau | Education Services as the Ministry's operational delivery business group.The role acts as a key operational connection between Te Pou Tuarongo | Māori Education national Māori education leadership and Te Mahau | Education Services regional delivery functions, ensuring that Māori education priorities, practice guidance, and system expectations are effectively implemented, monitored, and continuously improved. The role will have responsibility for the coordination of critical and high-priority work programmes. You will be based in National Office and work across the business to drive the delivery of strategic results. The work programmes will range across the country and may involve some travel nationally. The Manager, Māori Outcomes will work across and alongside Ministry Staff to progress the current work programme, including designing and developing service standards that will lead to better outcomes for Māori learners and Māori education. The Manager, Māori Outcomes contributes to the collective leadership of Business Management and the wider Te Mahau Leadership team, helping to deliver our purpose and embed the strategic vision. You will be responsible for strengthening Māori operational outcomes, visibility and trust by ensuring Māori learner outcomes, investment decisions and partnerships are aligned, transparent and continuously improving.

To deliver successfully in the role, you will: develop a strategic plan to assess and address the issues that have been raised, up to and including at ministerial level work with all internal and external stakeholders across government agencies to assess and support the provision of quality education to all ākonga contribute thought leadership and expertise to strategies, work programmes and complex system issues draw on experience working with sector partners in an operational environment to review, and recommend improvements provide advice that is practical and easy to understand and operationalise.

About you | Mōhou ake

You will work closely with regional colleagues to define Māori learner outcomes areas for continuous improvement.You will work closely with the other functions within the Business Management division including but not limited to the service design function and the strategy, insights and performance to ensure that Māori ākonga outcomes are considered and built into the frameworks design to deliver services and supports across all schooling, and kura.You are a senior leader with strong strategic, analytical and conceptual thinking, with an understanding of Māori te reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori, alongside an understanding of the current education system and supports.You will bring:

• Experience in a senior role with a high level of strategic, analytical and conceptual thinking in a complex environment
• Respected leader with an understanding of te reo, tikanga and mātauranga Māori
• Practitioner who possesses the ability and experience of operating through an ao Māori lens
• Experience developing and delivering integrated strategic and operational plans and budgets
• Experience leading the implementation, monitoring and improvement of organisational systems, frameworks and processes
• Proven ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and to inform system-level decision making
• A proven track record of building and maintaining trusted relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and Ministers
• Sound machinery of government knowledge, with a proven ability to navigate ambiguity in a complex environment
• Build capability in others through coaching, quality assurance, and proactively sharing knowledge and expertise.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

The Education Services Group provides well-designed, integrated education services that support the impactful and effective operation of education settings to support student achievement and participation. The services help to remove barriers to participation and learning and provide regulatory advice, support and oversight to early learning providers, schools and kura.

The Group has three key priorities for Education Services:

• Practice and Guidance: Managing practice and guidance to improve national coordination and consistency, whilst enabling regional autonomy for education service delivery.
• Integration and Delivery: Providing education support directly to education settings via integrated regional and national services. This includes intervening when necessary to ensure a high standard of operation to support student outcomes and owning key stakeholder relationships to support schooling improvement and stronger outcomes for learners.
• Monitoring and Improvement: Monitoring and advising on improvements to the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of services for achievement and progression, and attendance and participation. This includes monitoring education provider performance against regulations and intervening as required.

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

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, Hester Goodwin, General Manager Business [e-mail] close Midnight Wednesday 11 November 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.