Manager, Integrated Services

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

**Help shape the future of Education**
- 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 akonga in our education system.

**About this role | Mo tenei turanga**
- **Permanent, full-time**:

- **Tauranga, Bay of Plenty**
- Do you have a passion for improving educational achievement for all students/akonga, particularly Maori and Pacific learners, and those with learning support needs? Are you currently working in the education sector and need a new challenge?_

There is a lot going on in the education system to improve attendance and achievement through a knowledge-rich curriculum grounded in the science of learning. We are also working to strengthen other areas, such as learning support interventions and the development of the education workforce. Our role is to work with the education sector to implement these and other priorities - including through proactive, consistent supports and services from our regional teams.

The Manager, Integrated Services (MIS) develops and implements functional strategies, priorities and work programmes to support achievement of outcomes aligned to the Ministry's purpose and agreed strategies.

To do this, the MIS leads a team of experts across education, curriculum, and learning support to deliver a highly responsive, accessible and integrated local support function for education providers, akonga and whanau. Specifically, your team will:

- Support delivery of the learning support delivery model and learning action plans.
- Provide support to learning and education support specialists.
- Collaborate with colleagues across your region and the motu to share information, insights, and improvements.
- Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles into all activities and reporting roles.
- Provide a cohesive and strong connection for Te Mahau as the primary relationship holder with those the Ministry serves, in conjunction with regionally based Leadership Advisor and Strategic Advisor Maori colleagues.

Applicants who live in the surrounding Bay of Plenty areas and are willing to commute may also be interested in this role.

**For more details about the role, you can view**the Job Description here**.**

**About you | Mohou ake**

We are looking for someone who has experience in and knowledge of the schooling sector and associated legislation.

You will offer:

- experience in building relationships and influencing change to achieve outcomes
- an ability to interpret and use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities
- strong engagement and communication skills, including experience of providing high quality and timely advice - written and verbal
- the ability to work as part of an inclusive and integrated team delivering services to the education sector across a diverse range of settings (this includes working collaboratively with others to solve problems and complete tasks)
- knowledge of te reo and tikanga Maori
- a full current driver licence as travel will be required
- the ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

A relevant tertiary qualification with experience across the education or government sector is essential, preferably in a leadership role within a school. You may also have a learning support, Maori education, Pacific education, or other specialist education background.

You will be able to demonstrate:

- previous people and operational leadership experience in a complex environment
- proven experience in developing and managing integrated work programmes, building capability and leading change
- the ability to build relationships and partnerships with multiple stakeholders.

**About our group and team | Matau ropu ake**

Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Central) is a frontline group that collectively provides leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes learning support, education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services, and advice and support with curriculum. We also share practice and learnings collaboratively with other Te Mahau and Ministry groups to support insights driven guidance, design and policy.

We work closely with the early childhood and schooling sectors, providers, communities, iwi and hapu to provide support, expertise, and resources to help children and young people reach their full potential.

We also collectively strengthen relationships with our diverse communities who support Maori, Pacific peoples, disabled akonga and/or akonga with learning support needs, and akonga from disadvantaged backgrounds.

**Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mo ten