Senior Policy Leader - Tertiary Equity & Access

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; On-site; NZD 143,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education in Wellington seeks a Senior Policy Manager to lead the Te Pou Kaupapahere policy team. You will provide people and policy leadership, shaping priority policy areas for Government across the education sector.

You will oversee policy advice on Māori tertiary education, foundation education, and student loans and allowances, while building collaborative partnerships across agencies to deliver equitable and excellent outcomes for learners in Aotearoa.

Qualifications

• Proven policy management experience.
• Ability to lead complex cross-Ministry policy projects.
• Understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga.

Responsibilities

• Policy advice on Māori tertiary education, foundation education, and student loans and allowances.
• Lead a team of policy analysts and manage cross-Ministry collaborations.
• Contribute to priority policy areas for Government across the education sector.

Skills

Policy leadership

Cross-Ministry work

Relationship management

Public sector policy

Te Tiriti knowledge

Strategic thinking

Job description

Ministry of Education in Wellington seeks a Senior Policy Manager to lead the Te Pou Kaupapahere policy team. You will provide people and policy leadership, shaping priority policy areas for Government across the education sector.

You will oversee policy advice on Māori tertiary education, foundation education, and student loans and allowances, while building collaborative partnerships across agencies to deliver equitable and excellent outcomes for learners in Aotearoa.