Manager, Integrated Services

Ministry of Education

  • New Plymouth, Taranaki
  • $142,856-214,284 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
  • Cover Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatū
  • Permanent
  • Office Base: New Plymouth
The Manager, Integrated Services develops and implements functional strategies and work programmes. To do this, the Manager leads a team of experts across education, curriculum, and learning support to deliver the work programmes. Specifically, your team will:
  • Deliver responsive and accessible support services to educators.
  • Embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Te Tiriti) principles into all activities and reporting roles.
  • Support the learning support delivery model and learning action plans.
  • Provide support to learning and education support specialists.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across your region and the motu to share information, insights, and improvements.
  • Provide a cohesive and strong connection to the metaphor of Te Mahau as the primary relationship holder with those the Ministry serves, in conjunction with regionally based Leadership Advisor and Strategic Advisor Māori colleagues.
For more details about the role, you can view .Salary range: $142,856-$214,284 per annum. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.About you | Mōhou akeA relevant tertiary qualification with experience across the education or government sector is essential. You may also have a learning support, Māori education, Pacific education, or other specialist education background.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.You will be able to demonstrate:
  • Previous operational leadership experience in a complex environment, including risk management.
  • Confidence when working with ambiguity with exposure to leading through organisational change.
  • The ability to provide advice and build trusting relationships with a broad range of audiences.
  • Ability to interpret and act on data and insights.
We also offer:
  • 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.
  • The ability and willingness to adhere to the
.About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake
  • Te Mahau │ Te Tai Whenua is the key interface between Te Mahau | Ministry of Education and education providers. It is our role to ensure that sector leaders and the communities in which they operate have access to the expertise, programmes and resources that will allow our children and young people to reach their full potential.
  • We give effect to government and ministry policy and support education and community leadership within a self-managing system, to bring about the positive changes required to lift aspiration and raise educational achievement for all.
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 Wendy Cutler, Business Support Manager at wendy.cutler@education.govt.nzApplications close Midnight - Sunday 21st of September 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.

Ministry of Education