Senior Manager, Performance & Reporting Strategy

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

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Job summary

Ministry of Education in Wellington is seeking an experienced Manager, Reporting and Performance to lead the organisational performance framework, reporting systems, and accountability processes. This role delivers insights to support governance, strategic planning, and decision-making, with a focus on cross-Ministry coordination and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will drive reporting excellence, lead the annual report process, and champion performance management across the

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading reporting, monitoring, or performance functions.
• Strong knowledge of machinery of government and public sector accountability.
• Experience using data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Proven success leading teams and developing people to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Experience designing and implementing performance frameworks, systems, and processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management, including with senior managers, minister offices, treasury and the audit office.
• Excellent communication and influencing capabilities.
• Commitment to inclusive, high-performing teams and workplaces.
• Ability to adhere to Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Ministry's reporting, monitoring, and performance processes across the Ministry.
• Lead the non-financial performance Estimates process.
• Lead development of the annual report, and other external reporting requirements as required.
• Design, Implement and Maintain effective performance frameworks, measures, guidance, and reporting standards.
• Provide high-quality analysis of organisational performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Enabling evidence-based decision-making through meaningful data and insights.
• Building capability across the organisation by promoting consistent performance management and reporting practices.
• Partner with business groups to ensure reporting and performance processes are practical, integrated, and aligned to operational delivery.
• Leading engagement with key governance boards, the minister(s) office and with senior leaders.
• Leading and developing a high-performing team within an inclusive and supportive environment.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Performance frameworks

Governance liaison

Communication

Change management

Public sector knowledge

Influencing

Job description

Ministry of Education in Wellington is seeking an experienced Manager, Reporting and Performance to lead the organisational performance framework, reporting systems, and accountability processes. This role delivers insights to support governance, strategic planning, and decision-making, with a focus on cross-Ministry coordination and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will drive reporting excellence, lead the annual report process, and champion performance management across the