Practice Manager - Specialist Applications Leader

Ministry of Education; Wellington; On-site; NZD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education is seeking a Practice Manager - Specialist Applications to lead a team of specialist practitioners supporting our digital platforms and products. You will shape capability, plan resources, and set delivery standards to meet current and future demand in a complex public sector environment.

You will coach staff, manage budgets and risk, and collaborate with product and technology leaders to deliver secure, reliable education services that advance equitable outcomes for

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in complex digital environments.
• Ability to set clear standards and govern practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of specialist practitioners supporting digital platforms and products.
• Plan resources, manage budgets and risks, and drive delivery improvements.
• Coach staff, develop capability and adapt resourcing to changing priorities.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic thinking

Ambiguity management

Stakeholder collaboration

Decision making

Ownership

Standards setting

Public sector standards

Effective communication

Resilience

Job description

The Ministry of Education is seeking a Practice Manager - Specialist Applications to lead a team of specialist practitioners supporting our digital platforms and products. You will shape capability, plan resources, and set delivery standards to meet current and future demand in a complex public sector environment.

You will coach staff, manage budgets and risk, and collaborate with product and technology leaders to deliver secure, reliable education services that advance equitable outcomes for