Team Manager, Networks

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand NZ Ministry of Education Full time
Network Team Manager - Canterbury/ Chatham Island

  • Permanent, fulltime role based in the Christchurch Office
He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga ki 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

The Team Manager, Networks leads and manages people, plans and resources to support the delivery of outcomes that are aligned to the Ministry's purpose and agreed strategies.

The Team Manager, Networks is responsible for monitoring, assessing and analysing population changes, school and early learning roll fluctuations and other trends and changes impacting on the structure of the education provision at all levels of the education network.


  • Be brief
  • Stay concise
  • Be direct & inclusive
For more information on this position, please read through the attached Job Description

We also offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
  • The ability to purchase extra days leave
  • A range of employee network groups
  • An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
  • Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
  • Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing
Mōhou ake | About you

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori.

You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.


You will also demonstrate:

  • A relevant qualification
  • Proven team leadership experience
  • Knowledge and an understanding of the NZ education system
  • An understanding of te reo Māori ona tikanga
  • Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively across a diverse range of settings
  • Proven ability to use data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and to inform decision making
that will enable you to

  • Build trusting relationships and work confidently and effectively with schools, kura, iwi, rūnanga and other stakeholders
  • Develop, monitor, improve and maintain functional workflows and processes
  • Coach and constructively challenge others to grow
  • Understand the barriers to engagement and find solutions
  • Develop and deliver workplans that align to organisational strategies and work programmes
  • Lead and contribute to embedding organisational change that delivers intended outcomes
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 -Sunday 21st May 2023.
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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