Manager, Contracts and Fund Management

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 students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga
 

Candidates located in and able to work in the Ministry’s Wellington office are preferred, but not essential for the right candidate.

The Manager, Contracts and Fund Management is a key leadership role and will contribute significantly to the Ministry delivering against government priorities of Attendance reform, Learning Support and Better use of Data. This is one of the larger contracts-focussed roles within central government agencies. 
Responsibilities will focus on driving optimisation in the Ministry’s investment in services and supports, with a clear focus on delivering and evidencing strategic outcomes. This is an opportunity to influence and maximise the investment in education services. You will work in a highly collaborative space with a focus on providing high quality advice and trusted implementation and delivery of key long-term strategies.  

The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary based on their individual skills and experience. 
 

For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here Manager Contracts and Fund Management

About you | Mōhou ake

To be successful in the role, you will be a capable leader, providing high-quality contracts management expertise. Your skillset will include strategic leadership and drive, and the ability to work in a results-driven and highly accountable environment. As a trusted advisor, you’ll lead the provision of strategic contract and fund management advice.

You will bring the following competencies:
 

• Strong collaborative skills and a track record of achieving results through influence and partnership.
• People and operational leadership experience within a complex environment.
• Experience in building relationships and partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.
• Proven expertise in planning, reporting and risk management.
• Strong collaborative skills with senior leaders, business leads and project managers.
• The ability to design and develop contract and fund investment operating models.
• A leadership style that provides clear direction towards delivery outcomes.
• Systems expertise and effective use of reporting to inform decision making.
• Demonstrated experience of successful contracts programme management in the public sector.
• 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 within Te Mahau to help drive a focus on equity throughout Te Tāhuhu by connecting across the Ministry and providing expert support and services into the regions. Our group provides nationally consistent service design, practice guidance and systems to support the integrated teams led by Directors of Education providing flexible and responsive services. We deliver national resourcing functions, including inclusive learning support.

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. If you have a preference for one of the positions, please indicate this in your cover letter. 


For further information, please contact Julia Hardacre, General Manager, System Delivery at Julia.hardacre@education.govt.nz

 
Applications close Midnight – Wednesday 23 April 2025

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 process, please let us know.