• Wellington location
• Flexible working environment
• Permanent and fixed term, full-time

Help shape the future of Education

He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga

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

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.

We help shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary. We do this by building relationships and understanding the needs of those who receive our services.

We are making significant changes to how we deliver our mahi by

• Taking practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Giving priority to regional and local voice.
• Delivering greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support.
• Improving feedback loops and information flows.

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people across 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 every child, young person and adult student in our education system.

About our group and team

Te Puna Hanganga, Matihiko | Infrastructure & Digital – Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, leads inclusive, accessible and integrated national, digital and physical infrastructure and transport services to the education system.

Our vision for school property is that all schools have quality learning environments as part of a well-managed and sustainable portfolio that helps deliver equitable and excellent outcomes for every child.

The Operational Practice and Funding (OP&F) team provides support to our property delivery teams within the Property Delivery group. OP&F is the conduit between National Office and frontline regional property teams to support the successful management of the practice framework and funding entitlements for schools. We do this by providing staff with the tools, resources, training, and learning and development they need to deliver quality advice and assistance to schools and suppliers. We are also responsible for managing key property related funding streams and processes through accurate calculation, allocation, quality assurance and modelling activities that equates to approximately $700 million annually.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

Reporting to the National Manager Operational Practice and Funding -the Team Leader is part of the Property Delivery group and is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to lead the management and development of operational tools, resources, and funding to support successful delivery on Te Rautaki Rawa Kura – Property Strategy 2023.

This is a leadership role and development of the Operational Practice and Funding team is required, ensuring integration and alignment of processes and practices nationally ensuring good communication, cooperation, and integration of plans, approaches, and activities.

The Operational Practice and Funding team is growing to meet future business demand, so there are lots of opportunities to learn and grow in the team and try new things. It means we can provide development opportunities within and outside the team, and assign work based on skills and interest.

Please note there is further information in the attached Job Description.

Mōhou ake | About you

We are looking for people who have strong leadership and management skills including, developing and managing a team of advisors at all levels.

You will have proven experience providing successful leadership to busy projects with the ability to effectively manage workflows and tasks within the team, and the ability to utilise your teams’ skills and strengths to meet business demand and deadlines.

You must have the ability to think logically and strategically, prioritise effectively and multi-task in an environment where workloads can escalate quickly. You will be able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, and experience leading teams through organisational change is a must.

This is a great opportunity if you are passionate about quality service delivery and enjoy working autonomously in a fast paced ever changing work environment. If you enjoy the rush of managing a high workload and delivering results – then we have a place for you!

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?

We need to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to building racial equity and excellence in the education sector. We want to provide flexible working environments where everyone feels relevant, valued and supported.

Inter-agency secondments applications will be welcomed.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply’ button. In your cover letter we’d like to know:

• about you, your values, your whakapapa
• your interest and motivations for this role
• the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation.

The Ministry invites applications from fully vaccinated people or people with a valid medical exemption, in line with our COVID-19 Vaccination policy. We will require evidence of your vaccination status, or your medical exemption, at the pre-employment stage of our recruitment process.

For further information, please contact Kim McGregor at tphm.recruitment@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight – Sunday 27 February 2022.

Please note: We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress to interview prior to the closing date.