Manager, Te Reo Māori Workforce Supply and School Leadership

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 and whānau in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

This permanent, full-time Wellington based role is responsible for leading, shaping and delivering strategies and work programmes that strengthen:

• The supply, capacity and sustainability of the Te Reo Māori workforce, and
• School leadership development and support across English medium and Kaupapa Māori and Māori medium (including reo rua and rumaki reo) education settings.

As Manager – Te Reo Māori Workforce & School Leadership, you will:

• Lead and deliver integrated strategies and work programmes supporting Te Reo Māori workforce supply
• Oversee school leadership development and support initiatives across all settings, ensuring alignment with system priorities
• Manage people, budgets, and delivery against agreed outcomes, milestones and risks
• Provide high quality advice to senior leaders, drawing on evidence, sector insight and data
• Build and maintain strong relationships with iwi, Māori organisations, Unions, peak bodies, education sector partners, and internal stakeholders
• Use data and insights to inform decisions, track impact, and adjust approaches as required
• Create a safe, inclusive and high performing team culture that supports learning, diversity and continuous improvement.

Salary range: $165,501 - $248,251 with mid-point $206,876 per annum + KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

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

About you | Mōhou ake

You are an experienced people and system leader, comfortable operating in complex environments and leading work that sits at the intersection of strategy, policy and delivery. Experience with education workforce issues, leadership development, or system‑wide capability building would be highly advantageous.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in people, workforce and operational leadership within a complex organisation
• Experience developing and delivering integrated strategies, work programmes and budgets
• A strong understanding of government and public sector processes
• Experience leading or managing significant change initiatives at a system or national level and at pace
• Ability to work under pressure across sector groups and Crown partners
• Experience working with Māori, iwi, hapū and Māori medium or kaupapa Māori contexts
• Strong relationship building capability across diverse partner and stakeholder groups
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including senior level advice
• Bring proven ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we support the education sector at national, regional and local levels, sometimes directly engaging with ākonga and whānau.

Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga leads work across workforce supply, leadership development, pay equity, employment relations and specialist services. Our focus is ensuring the education system has the right people, with the right support and capability, in the right places, now and into the future.

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.

For further information, please contact Jolanda Meijer, General Manager, Education Workforce Supply & Leadership at jolanda.meijer@eduction.govt.nz.  

Applications close - Midnight Tuesday 7 April 2026.

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.