Regional Manager, Central South — Educational Leadership

Te Kura Pounamu; Wellington; Sur place; NZD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Te Kura Pounamu is seeking a Regional Manager to lead our Central South Region, supporting 5,000–6,000 ākonga and 219 kaimahi, with offices in Nelson, Wellington, Palmerston North and New Plymouth. Travel across the Central South Region will be routine.

You will lead a team of educational professionals, prioritise learner wellbeing and achievement, and collaborate with regional and national colleagues to ensure equitable access to quality education for all learners.

Qualifications

• A successful track record in senior educational leadership, including leadership of people, culture and organisational change.
• Ability to lead across a large geographical area and ensure consistent delivery and outcomes for ākonga.
• Demonstrated commitment to equitable educational outcomes and improving learner achievement.
• Understanding of te ao Māori, te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, with a commitment to developing kaimahi capability, confidence and culturally responsive practice.
• Experience working with learners from diverse backgrounds, including those who may be disengaged or face barriers to education.

Responsabilités

• 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 particular 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.

Connaissances

Senior educational leadership

Regional leadership

Equitable outcomes

Māori-led education

Stakeholder engagement

Curriculum delivery Years 1-13

Description du poste

Te Kura Pounamu is seeking a Regional Manager to lead our Central South Region, supporting 5,000–6,000 ākonga and 219 kaimahi, with offices in Nelson, Wellington, Palmerston North and New Plymouth. Travel across the Central South Region will be routine.

You will lead a team of educational professionals, prioritise learner wellbeing and achievement, and collaborate with regional and national colleagues to ensure equitable access to quality education for all learners.