Senior Leader, School Operations & Transformation

Kumara Vine; Wellington, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 143,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Job summary

The Ministry of Education NZ is seeking an experienced leader to head Operations Practice Centre and national School Operations. Based in Wellington, you will lead a team delivering operational advice and support across the education system.

You will shape standards, guidance, and capability building, drive improvement across regions, and work with schools, sector partners and government agencies to improve learner outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex operational functions.
• Experience guiding large, multi-stakeholder education programs.
• Strong evaluative and decision-making skills in public sector contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations Practice Centre and School Operations portfolio.
• Develop and embed standards, guidance, and capability supports.
• Build buy-in across Ministry, regions, schools and sector partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Public sector governance

Job description

The Ministry of Education NZ is seeking an experienced leader to head Operations Practice Centre and national School Operations. Based in Wellington, you will lead a team delivering operational advice and support across the education system.

You will shape standards, guidance, and capability building, drive improvement across regions, and work with schools, sector partners and government agencies to improve learner outcomes.