Director Innovation and Growth
1 week ago
Ko wai mātou - Who are we
Education New Zealand - Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ), is a Crown Agency responsible for international education. Our mission is to deliver enduring social, cultural, and economic benefits to Aotearoa, by taking New Zealand education experiences to the world.
Te āhua o Te Tūrunga - The nature of the position
We have created an exciting new position based in either Auckland or Wellington to develop and deliver a strategy for ENZ's contribution to future focused innovation initiatives for New Zealand's international education sector.
Reporting to the General Manager Sector Engagement, the Director Innovation and Growth will work across ENZ globally and with the international education sector and other partners to identify where to focus growth and development efforts and develop and assess innovation opportunities. They will work to support ENZ and the sector to successfully bring these initiatives to life.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with a diverse and vibrant workplace culture, where new ideas, agility and creative thinking are welcomed.
Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako - Essential skills/experiences for the role
**To be successful in this role you will have**:
- 7+ years' experience in innovation processes, new technologies and product development
- Proven experience in developing effective growth strategies and plans and a track record of successful implementation to achieve results
- Experience of leading innovation within complex ecosystems and taking a systems approach to innovationA high level of commercial acumen with demonstrated experience in growth and innovation
- Confidence in proposing new paradigms and the influencing skills to bring stakeholders on the journey
- Experience leading and developing teams
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Highly developed communication skills, both written and oral
- Contract management experience and proven ability to identify and manage risk
- Proven ability to understand and analyse data to a high level
- Understanding of the New Zealand education sector and international education Sector desirable
Te tono - How to apply
To view the position description and to apply, please visit our careers website: careers.enz.govt Remember to attach a covering letter that outlines why you are interested in the position and your CV which highlights your skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the role.
Applications close on Monday 12 September at 9.00 am NZT.
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