Manager - Engagement

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Kaiwhakahaere - Whai Wāhitanga: Manager - Engagement

Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua, the TEC - is a small Crown agency with a big job to do - ensuring New Zealanders have the skills and the knowledge they need to build a great life, and ensure New Zealand thrives.

We invest over $3 billion annually across the tertiary education and careers systems.
If you're looking for your "why", then come and join us at TEC.

We truly believe in the transformational benefits of education and vocational training and as a result we invest $3 billion a year in tertiary education and training and seek to lift the aspirations and skill bases of all New Zealanders from ages 7 to 74.

It's an exciting time in the careers and education sector with large scale and meaningful change taking place.
This is a fixed term role until the end of 2023 (approximately 9-10 months) to cover parental leave.
Careers & Investment Design Directorate

The Careers & Investment Design Directorate (CIDD) is responsible for developing strategies, initiatives and policies that enable the organisation to effectively and efficiently meet its goals in the areas of careers and investment.

All teams in the directorate are focused on work that develops, leads or contributes to the design of these strategies, initiatives and policies.

They are responsible for developing the interventions and plans off those strategies, and then marketing and communicating the integrated view of what TEC wants to achieve.

The basis of our work is the horizontal work model and so the CIDD teams work in partnership with teams from other directorates so the design and commissioning of new products and initiatives is a collaborative process that ensures successful implementation and delivery.


He angitūtanga:
About the Role


Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Careers & Design, this role is responsible for developing and implementing marketing and communication strategies internally and externally (across sector and to the public), to effectively showcase TEC's products and services.


  • Responsible for the development and delivery of strong brand, marketing, digital and communications strategies, initiatives and content.
  • Responsible for ensuring TEC has the appropriate marketing and communications strategies and support so that TEC's strategic goals and objectives can be achieved.
  • Work closely with the other teams in the directorate so communications and marketing plans are directly linked and integrated into the plans and processes of the Careers and Invest functions of the organisation.
  • Ensuring that TEC's messages resonate with diverse audiences, ; across cultures, languages, and demographics (age, gender, regions, etc.) via the most appropriate channels.

He kōrero mōu:

What we are looking for:

You will be responsible for three teams: Marketing, Communications and Channels. We are seeking a strong leader who can develop a high-performance team culture and knows how to effectively commission work and allocate resources.

You will bring the following:

  • Proven track record in developing and delivering strategies that ensure the organisation's positioning and reputation are enhanced in line with the organisation's strategic goals
  • Ability to engage meaningfully within te ao Māori, honour te tiriti o Waitangi, and champion culturally affirming marketing and communications practices.
  • Experience in external and internal communications and marketing in the public sector including brand design and management, public relations and media
  • Knowledge of digital channels and how to maximise their use for strategic gain
  • Strong financial and analytical skills to ensure we can get the most value from our budgets and can 'see the story' in the numbers when evaluating campaign performance.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to model and embrace change and new ways of working
  • Experience in leading teams, developing a highperformance team culture, and knows how to effectively commission work and allocate resources

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou:
What's in it for you

  • Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
  • A range of benefits including flexible working options, a wellness programme and the ability to purchase extra leave.
  • A motivated and supportive manager, keen to make the most of your skill set
  • Reduced premiums through our Health Insurance Group Scheme
  • A focus on Career development and internal opportunities


The salary range for this position is up to $180,287+; however, this is negotiable depending on demonstrable skills and experience.


Me pēhea te tuku tono:
How to Apply
Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.

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