General Manager

1 month ago


Wellington, New Zealand St. Mark's School Full time

General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management)Full time St Mark's Church School is an Anglican Preschool and Primary school strategically located in Central Wellington, opposite the iconic Basin Reserve cricket ground.
As Wellington’s only independent school for both boys and girls, we provide exceptional education from preschool through to Year 8.
We are an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme school.
With approximately 250+ students, we offer an intimate and nurturing learning environment where every child is known and valued.
Our school is distinguished by its commitment to academic excellence and diversity.
Our unique central city location and rich heritage contribute to our special character.
We pride ourselves on our Anglican values and our longstanding tradition of preparing young minds for future success in a co-educational setting that celebrates both boys and girls.
The Role: Reporting to the Board, this senior leadership position will provide commercial leadership to our school community through: Strategic financial management and business planning Leadership of budget development and monitoring Performance and financial reporting to senior leadership and Board Oversight of regulatory and legal compliance, including health and safety Management of procurement and contract negotiations Leadership of property development and maintenance programmes Management of school services including catering and facilities hire Team leadership of finance administration, payroll and HR professionals Development of commercial opportunities to enhance school revenue Implementation of cost efficiency initiatives Risk management and compliance oversight Develop and organize administrative systems Focus on IT processes like enrolment and financial systems; experience or understanding in implementing and managing these systems is preferred The Person: We're looking for the following attributes, in our ideal candidate: Significant experience in a senior leadership role, ideally in business/commercial management, property development or general management Tertiary qualification - CAANZ membership would be an advantage Proven ability to effectively lead and develop a team Strong commercial acumen and business strategy skills Innovative and strategic thinking with a willingness to take a "hands on" approach Exceptional planning and organizational skills High attention to detail in delivery of quality support and advice Strong interpersonal and communication skills Experience in managing stakeholder relationships Empathy for Anglican special character education Understanding of the education sector (desirable)This is a pivotal and influential role in the school, and there will be opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Please note only those with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
We welcome applications from beginning teachers.
To apply, please send your completed Application Form, CV and Cover Letter to The Principal, c/- The Principal’s Executive Assistant at hrsmcs@st-marks.school.nz.
We reserve the right to begin interviewing suitable candidates prior to the application deadline.
Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?How many years' experience do you have as a general manager?How many years' experience do you have with change management?How many years of people management experience do you have?Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?
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