Service Manager - Lower Hutt

Kumara Vine; Lower Hutt, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumara Vine in Lower Hutt seeks an experienced Service Manager to lead Learning Support services and help New Zealand's tamariki and rangatahi achieve their potential. The role focuses on raising achievement, reducing disparity, and fostering inclusive education practices.

You will manage a dedicated team, develop workplans aligned to organisational strategy, collaborate with whānau, early childhood providers, schools and Māori Medium settings, and travel across the region with a full driver's

Qualifications

• Proven team leadership experience.
• Experience in developing and delivering workplans that align to organisational strategies and work programmes.
• Experience leading complex teams delivering services.
• Proven experience of leading and fostering a collaborative and continuous improvement focused culture.
• Demonstrated understanding of learning support, additional learning needs, and inclusive education practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Learning Support services for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Collaborate with whānau, communities, early childhood providers/Kōhanga Reo, schools/kura, Kura Kaupapa Māori and other Māori Medium settings to strengthen inclusive practices.
• Develop and implement workplans aligned to organisational strategies and work programmes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and service delivery excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Learning support

Change leadership

Education

Post-graduate qualification

Job description

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

We are offering permanent full-time roles based in the Lower Hutt Office.

The Service Manager role presents an exciting and rewarding opportunity to raise achievement, reduce disparity and help New Zealand's young learners to be the best they can be.

We are looking for an experienced manager who can lead change and provide leadership and management that influences and motivates others through personal advocacy, vision and aspiration in a collaborative environment.

You will lead and work with a committed professional team delivering a range of Learning Support services to tamariki and rangatahi. You and your team will work with whānau, communities, early childhood providers/Kōhanga Reo, schools/kura, Kura Kaupapa Māori and other Māori Medium settings to strengthen inclusive practices, raise student achievement and deliver on communities' aspirations

Salary range: $120,193 - $140,482 per annum plus KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

The person we are looking for to fill this role will have the following experience:

Proven team leadership experience

Experience in developing and delivering workplans that align to organisational strategies and work programmes.

Experience leading complex teams delivering services

Proven experience of leading and fostering a collaborative and continuous improvement focused culture.

Demonstrated understanding of learning support, additional learning needs, and inclusive education practices, with the ability to apply this knowledge in service delivery

You will also offer:

Relevant tertiary qualification in a relevant field (post-graduate preferred) or equivalent level of practical experience required

A full driver’s license as travel across the region is a requirement of this role.

The Education Services Group provides well-designed, integrated education services that support the impactful and effective operation of education settings to support student achievement and participation. The services help to remove barriers to participation and learning and provide regulatory advice, support and oversight to early learning providers, schools and kura.

The Group has three key priorities for Education Services:

Practice & Guidance: Managing practice and guidance to improve national coordination and consistency, whilst enabling regional autonomy for education service delivery.

Integration & Delivery: Providing education support directly to education settings via integrated regional and national services. This includes intervening when necessary to ensure a high standard of operation to support student outcomes and owning key stakeholder relationships to support schooling improvement and stronger outcomes for learners.

Monitoring & Improvement: Monitoring and advising on improvements to the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of services for achievement and progression, and attendance and participation. This includes monitoring education provider performance against regulations and intervening as required.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.