Manager, Reporting and Performance - Wellington

Kumara Vine; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ministry of Education is seeking a Manager, Reporting and Performance in Wellington. The role leads the organisation's performance framework, reporting systems, and accountability processes, enabling evidence-based decision-making across governance and senior leadership.

You will drive cross-group reporting, develop the annual report, and embed outcomes-based performance across the Ministry, delivering high-quality insights for strategic planning and delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in reporting, performance monitoring, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead organisational reporting, monitoring, and performance processes across the Ministry.
• Oversee non-financial performance estimates and annual reporting development.
• Design and maintain performance frameworks, measures, and reporting standards.

Job description

Manager, Reporting and Performance - Wellington

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.

Permanent, full-time, Wellington based

We're looking for an experienced and strategic leader to join our Te Pou Rangatōpū | Corporate group as theManager, Reporting and Performance.

This is a high-impact role responsible for leading the Ministry's organisational performance framework, reporting systems and accountability processes, ensuring decision-makers have the insights they need to deliver meaningful outcomes.

As Manager, Reporting and Performance, you will lead the Ministry-wide approach to performance monitoring, reporting, and organisational accountability. You'll oversee the development of key accountability documents, maintain robust performance frameworks, and provide high-quality analysis and insights that support governance, strategic planning, and organisational decision-making.

Working closely with leaders across the Ministry, you'll champion best practice reporting and performance management, strengthen organisational capability, and drive continuous improvement.

You’ll be responsible for;

Leading the delivery of organisational reporting, monitoring, and performance processes across the Ministry

Leading the non-financial performance Estimates process

Leading the development of the annual report, and other external reporting requirements as required

Designing, Implementing and Maintaining effective performance frameworks, measures, guidance, and reporting standards. This includes embedding the Ministry’s Outcome and Performance framework within the Ministry.

Providing high-quality analysis of organisational performance, trends, risks, and opportunities

Enabling evidence-based decision-making through meaningful data and insights

Building capability across the organisation by promoting consistent performance management and reporting practices

Partnering with business groups to ensure reporting and performance processes are practical, integrated, and aligned to operational delivery

Leading engagement with key governance boards, the minister(s) office and with senior leaders

Leading and developing a high-performing team within an inclusive and supportive environment.

Salary range: $121,139 - $181,709 per annumplus KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

We’re keen to hear from seasoned people leaders with deep experience in organisational performance, reporting, and monitoring within a complex environment, ideally in the public sector. You’ll bring a strong understanding of government accountability requirements and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Ideally you'll also have:

Significant experience leading reporting, monitoring, or performance functions

Strong knowledge of machinery of government, public sector accountability, planning, and reporting requirements

Experience using data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Proven success leading teams and developing people to deliver high-quality outcomes

Experience designing and implementing performance frameworks, systems, and processes, including applying intervention logics

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including experience working with senior managers, minister offices , treasury and the audit office.

Excellent communication and influencing capabilities

A commitment to creating inclusive, high-performing teams and workplaces

At the Ministry of Education, you'll contribute to work that makes a tangible difference for learners, whānau, and communities throughout Aotearoa. You'll work alongside passionate and talented colleagues in an organisation committed to partnership, inclusion, continuous improvement, and public service excellence.

We are committed to strengthening our relationship with Māori and supporting our people to build capability in te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori-Crown relations through our Tātai Pou framework.

We’re a fun and supportive team; we work collaboratively and value fresh ideas and new approaches, that enable us to deliver to expectations within agreed timeframes.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 08 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.