Manager, Strategy and Governance

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Permanent, full-time,

  • Essential role to build and lead strategy and governance capability for the Ministry.
  • Outstanding opportunity to influence the way the Ministry delivers equitable and excellent outcomes for all.
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

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 ākonga in our education system.

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown.

We are committed to having Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

As the Manager, Strategy and Governance you will be responsible for Building and leading a team responsible for developing functional strategies, priorities, and key work programmes to support the achievement of outcomes that are aligned to the Ministry's purpose.

You will be a trusted adviser to executive leadership and a key technical specialist in strategy and governance.

In addition, the Manager, Strategy and Governance will:

  • Lead the development and delivery of Statement of Intent, Strategic Reporting, Accountability Reporting, Strategy & Strategic Roadmap, Governance Frameworks, and Governance Management.
  • Manage and report on delivery against the strategy, workplan and budget to support performance against outcomes.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the right frameworks, capabilities and systems to achieve operational outcomes, manage people and risk, and support operational compliance.
  • Strengthen the Māori-Crown relationship by role modelling authentic practise to build capability as a good kawanatanga partner.
Mōhou ake | About you
In this complex and evolving environment, the Manager, Strategy and Governance will perform like the conductor of an orchestra.

You will utilise your knowledge and strategic leadership to coordinate and influence your team, senior managers, stakeholders and leaders to create a cohesive approach for strategic direction and governance functions.

You will be collaborative in nature, engaging and effective in your leadership, and drive success for outcomes from a values-based perspective.


You will also demonstrate:

  • People and operational leadership experience within a complex environment.
  • Proven ability to coach and constructively challenge others to shift mindsets and foster collaborative action.
  • The ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and to inform functional decision making.
  • Experience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
  • A proven track record of building and maintaining trusted relationships at all levels of the organisation, including Ministers office and other Government agencies as required.
  • Sound knowledge of government and public sector processes.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team

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

To better deliver on this, we are currently undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023.
For additional information on the changes we are embarking on, please visit here.
Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the 'apply' button below.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa or anything you'd like to share about your cultural identity.

We're keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
Applications close Midnight - Thursday 16 March
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.

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