School Operations & Strategy Leader

Tuakau College; Waikato; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Tuakau College in Waikato seeks an exceptional executive manager to join our leadership team. You will lead the school's business, property and administrative operations, working with the principal to steer budgets, planning and key service contracts.

Reporting to the principal, you will partner with staff, whānau and the board to ensure resources and systems support strong educational outcomes, guide continuous improvement, and build capability across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven senior management or executive leadership experience.
• Strong financial management and business planning skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement.
• Commitment to supporting educational aspirations of young people.
• Experience within the education sector is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school's business, property, and administrative operations.
• Work with the principal to develop and monitor budgets, reporting, and long-term planning.
• Manage contracts, procurement, and key service providers.
• Support strategic planning and organisational growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Ministry requirements, and school policies.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture across all operational functions.
• Provide high-level advice and support to the principal and board.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

Tuakau College in Waikato seeks an exceptional executive manager to join our leadership team. You will lead the school's business, property and administrative operations, working with the principal to steer budgets, planning and key service contracts.

Reporting to the principal, you will partner with staff, whānau and the board to ensure resources and systems support strong educational outcomes, guide continuous improvement, and build capability across the organisation.