Programme Manager

Job Type: Fixed Term
- Location: Wellington, NZ
- 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.

**About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga**

2 x Fixed Term 12-18 months, full-time opportunity.

We have two fixed term opportunities for Programme Manager - Attendance and Programme Manager - Learning Support. This is an opportunity to work at the front of educational change for our future generations in a highly collaborative space with a focus on providing high quality advice and trusted implementation and delivery of key long-term strategies.

These roles will work closely with the Deputy Secretary Te Pae Aronui | Operations and Integration, and other senior leaders across the Ministry and other agencies and will operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability as you offer your technical proficiency, judgement, insight and thought leadership around strategic development and implementation for the programme.

The Programme Manager will oversee the delivery of one of the two key programmes of work the Ministry is leading to increase attendance and learning support services and support. They will provide high-quality programme management expertise and leadership with responsibilities for detailed programme planning, and hands on programme management.

Programme Manager - Learning Support
Programme Manager - Attendance

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.

**About you | Mōhou ake**

To be successful in the role you will be a strong practitioner providing high-quality programme management expertise to help deliver the Governments Attendance Target or the Ministry’s Learning Support Priorities work programme.

**The Programme Manager Attendance** will lead the implementation of the Attendance Action Plan as announced in 2024 to increase regular attendance rates by 2030, 80% of students are present more than 90% of the term. This will include several key attendance projects that are in various stages of development and implementation.

**The Programme Manager Learning Support** will lead the development and implementation of the Priority to strengthen the learning support system to allow the Ministry to respond better to the needs of learners and their families through evidence-based approaches and targeted investment and equitable educational outcomes.

The Programme Manager - Attendance | Learning Support will be responsible for detailed programme planning, hands-on programme management, reporting, risk management, and assisting in budget management and delivery for a Ministry programme or product to support the achievement of outcomes that are aligned to the Ministry’s purpose and agreed strategies. The role is also expected to provide high-quality advice to senior leaders, business leads and project managers, which provide programme oversight and governance.

You will have in-depth knowledge and demonstrated experience in delivering complex, high-profile programmes of work and support the end-to-end process from policy development through to design, implementation planning and delivery.

You will be responsible for developing and managing the programme delivery schedule. You will work in conjunction with others and may lead several programme workstreams.

You will also offer:

- Demonstrated experience in programme management for large scale, complex programmes of work.
- Demonstrated experience in leading, implementing and monitoring work programmes.
- Demonstrated experience of successful programme management in the public sector.
- Strong collaborative skills and track record of achieving results through influence and partnership.
- People and operational leadership experience within a complex environment.
- Experience in leading, developing and delivering operational programmes and/or products.
- Experience in leading organisational change that delivers intended outcomes.
- Experience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
- The ability to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

**About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake**

Te Mahau | Te Pae Aronui | Operations & Integration - Te Pae Aronui connects people, knowledge, services, and regulatory processes to help shape an inclusive education system. Te Pae Aronui was established