Regional Education Leader – Central South NZ

Te Kura - The Correspondence School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Kura - The Correspondence School in Wellington is seeking a Regional Manager to lead the Central South Region, overseeing 5,000–6,000 learners and about 219 kaimahi across Nelson, Wellington, Palmerston North and New Plymouth, with some remote work for staff. The role focuses on learner wellbeing, engagement and achievement within a nationally prioritized framework.

You will collaborate with regional and national colleagues to ensure equitable access to quality education, support kaimahi, and

Qualifications

• Senior educational leadership with proven experience leading people, culture and organizational change.
• Ability to lead across a large geographical area with consistent delivery.
• Commitment to equitable educational outcomes and improving learner achievement.
• Understanding of te ao Māori, te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, with culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of managers and educational professionals, creating a positive, high-performing culture focused on achieving the best outcomes for ākonga.
• Monitor, analyse and respond to learner engagement, wellbeing, progress and achievement, with focus on Māori, Pacific, learning support and at-risk ākonga.
• Strengthen relationships with whānau, iwi, community organisations, education partners and government agencies to support learner success.
• Contribute to Te Kura-wide priorities and national portfolios, helping shape educational practice and service delivery across the organisation.
• Work with other Regional Managers and teams to ensure consistency, quality and equity of educational experiences for all ākonga.

Job description

Te Kura - The Correspondence School in Wellington is seeking a Regional Manager to lead the Central South Region, overseeing 5,000–6,000 learners and about 219 kaimahi across Nelson, Wellington, Palmerston North and New Plymouth, with some remote work for staff. The role focuses on learner wellbeing, engagement and achievement within a nationally prioritized framework.

You will collaborate with regional and national colleagues to ensure equitable access to quality education, support kaimahi, and