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About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

• Permanent, full-time hours, Wellington based

We are looking for an exceptional Team Leader to lead our MyHR Services team and help deliver outstanding HR support across the Ministry.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team that sits at the heart of our People Capability and Culture business group. As the first point of contact for managers across the Ministry on HR-related queries, the MyHR Services team plays a critical role in providing accurate, timely, and customer-focused advice and support.

As Team Leader, you will lead, coach and develop a team responsible for providing HR advice, guidance, and administrative support to managers across the Ministry. You'll ensure the team consistently delivers high-quality services, meets established service level agreements, and continuously improves the customer experience.

You will act as the escalation point for complex HR queries, oversee service delivery performance, and pro-actively champion process improvements that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Working closely with stakeholders across the Ministry, you'll also support the implementation of organisation-wide People Capability initiatives and contribute to the development of HR policies, processes, and practices.

On a daily basis your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead and motivate, with a dual focus across both process improvement and staff development
• Lead quality assurance activities to ensure accurate, customer-focused responses
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, reviewing and refining HR processes and workflows to improve efficiency and customer outcomes
• Use data, insights, and service metrics to identify trends, improve performance, and inform decision-making
• Contribute to wider People Capability projects and organisational priorities

Salary range: $98,056 - $147,084 per annum plus 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 a collaborative and people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring a customer-centred mindset, enjoy solving problems, and are motivated by improving services and outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring:

• Proven leadership experience developing teams in a customer-focused environment
• Experience managing an operational service and delivering against service standards and performance measures
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with a genuine commitment to growing the career prospects of team members
• Demonstrated success leading change and continuous improvement initiatives that drive quality performance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

Experience within HR, people services, shared services, or a related field would be highly advantageous, as would knowledge of government or public sector environments would be beneficial.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

People Capability and Culture is responsible for the design and implementation of strategic workforce initiatives, advisory services, and support for people and culture.  The MyHR team is part of the People Operations function and works alongside our payroll, recruitment and reporting teams to provide connected HR services.

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, you'll contribute to meaningful work that supports better education outcomes for children and young people across Aotearoa New Zealand. You'll join a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation committed to developing its people, embracing diversity, and creating positive outcomes for learners, whānau, and communities.

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

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your Resume and Cover Letter by using the ‘Apply Now' 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 Tessa Brown, Acting Manager People Services at: Tessa.Brown@education.govt.nz

Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 11 November 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.