Lead Integrator

Lead Integrator x2
- Permanent, full-time
- Based in Wellington

Help shape the future of Education
He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes
At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.
We shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary.
We are making significant changes to how we deliver our purpose.

**So that we**:

- Take practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Give priority to regional and local voice.
- Deliver greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support.
- Improve feedback loops and information flows.

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.
Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
The newly-formed Integrated Planning & Monitoring team sits within the Strategy & Integration Unit, which works across Te Poutāhū (Curriculum Centre) to define the strategic outcomes of Te Poutāhū products and services to the sector. The team is responsible for planning, aligning and coordinating programmes for curricula to help ensure seamless delivery to the education sector, providing an integrated overview of progress to support planning, decision making and continuous improvement.
The Lead Integrators will support the development of consistent frameworks and quality processes to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of Te Poutāhū's resources and services. These resources and services support teachers, Kaiako and tumuaki to meet the outcomes set in the curricula. The Lead Integrators will be instrumental in gathering and pulling together information in various forms and from various sources to provide an integrated view of work programmes taking place across Te Poutāhū.
Please note there is further information in 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
To be effective in this pivotal position you will be someone who thrives in a complex environment when juggling multiple work programmes and measuring outcomes against objectives. Able to play to your strengths in either planning or monitoring or both, you will be adept at seeing across programmes of work to be able to analyse and interpret outcomes against objectives in a context of organisational change.
As well as being experienced in planning, monitoring and insight development, you will have demonstrated knowledge of change management practices and methodologies and of managing/supporting and reporting on programmes of work in a complex setting. Agile and responsive, you'll be a collaborative team player who is able to shift mindsets and influence and guide operational decision-making.
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.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of significant change, making a brand-new role your own.
Mātau rōpū ake | About our group and team
Te Poutāhū provides strengthened and inclusive curriculum leadership, expertise and partnership for the New Zealand Curriculum, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa and Te Whāriki, as well as providing expertise and resources for quality teaching.
We bring together curriculum, teaching expertise and evidence for the development, support and review of inclusive curricula, assessment and NCEA. Our strengths are across te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, disability, inclusive learning support and culturally relevant content so that Te Mahau supports learning that is inclusive for all ākonga.
Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to th