Head of Performance and Monitoring

Job Type: Permanent- Location: Wellington, NZ**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 ākonga in our education system.

**About this role |Mō tēnei tūranga**

The Head of Performance and Monitoring is an Executive Leadership role within the Charter School Agency and is responsible for effectively implementing and supporting the charter school | kura hourua model.

They will translate policy into engagement strategies, monitor school performance, and provide insights and best practices across the wider charter school network. This role involves collaboration with the Education Review Office and advising the Authorisation Board, who have statutory responsibility for oversight of performance, on the performance of charter schools and the appropriate use of statutory interventions where required.

The role would suit someone who is comfortable delivering with and through others including a mix of direct reports, matrix management, and other parties. The role includes building a team of engagement, monitoring, and performance experts, and resolving issues through leadership and facilitation. They will ensure accountability for performance outcomes across the charter school network.

The role is a full-time permanent role and will report directly to the Chief Executive, Charter School Agency.
- Salary range: $175,616 - $263,424 per annum total remuneration (base salary plus employer superannuation contribution)._

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.
- Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.

**About you | Mōhou ake
**To be successful in this role you will have the following capabilities and competencies:

- Experience in leading the implementation, monitoring and improvement of organisational systems, frameworks and processes.
- Experience in collecting and managing data and developing insights to assess performance. management of organisations, as well as to inform wider system performance.
- Senior leadership experience, dealing with ambiguity in a complex and dynamic environment.
- Experience in developing and delivering integrated strategic and operational plans and budgets.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining trusted relationships with a range of high-profile stakeholders. Experience in building and leading inclusive and diverse teams and creating a safe, open and responsive culture.You will also have:

- Strategic, cross-organisational and cross-agency leadership capability.
- Effective leadership and people management, including development, performance management and succession planning.
- Effective communication and presentation skills with demonstrable ability to handle media and ministerial enquiries.
- Proven financial management skills including understanding of government’s financial management processes.
- High degree of political nous and sound knowledge of government and public sector processes.
- Proven ability to effect change in an uncertain, ambiguous, complex environment. The ability to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.**About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake**

The Charter School Agency is a departmental agency established on 1 July 2024 to implement and operate the new charter school model, including negotiating, managing contracts, and delivering funding. The Charter School Agency supports the Authorisation Board to approve charter schools, monitor their performance and hold them to account. The first charter schools are expected to open from Term 1 2025. You can find more information about charter schools here Charter schools | kura hourua : Charter Schools | Kura Hourua. This role will work across all areas of our business. It will report to the Head of Applications and Contracts.

**Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?**

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 the role.

**Applications close Midnight - Friday 22 November 2024**
- We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment