Potentia Looking for Manager – Planning and Reporting at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

Step into the role of Manager, Planning and Reporting, where your leadership will drive results that resonate with the core purpose and strategic vision of the Ministry. As a key role within the newly formed Service Design and Implementation team, you’ll be at the forefront of guiding, overseeing, and supporting impactful programs in the dynamic realm of Education Workforce.

Serve as a bridge between project teams, stakeholders, and leadership, wielding your expertise to facilitate seamless collaboration. Your strategic touch will encompass program monitoring, performance reporting, risk assessment, and resource allocation. By masterfully orchestrating these elements, you will be instrumental in planning, steering, and showcasing the triumph of transformative projects and programs.

If you’re ready to make an indelible mark on education and lead with strategic finesse, this opportunity is your canvas for innovation and impact.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

As a cornerstone of the newly established Education Workforce Programme Delivery team, this role is pivotal in guiding and supporting programs that define the future of Education Workforce. This role will facilitate seamless collaboration between project teams, stakeholders, and leadership, ensuring alignment and coherence in every initiative.

Beyond oversight, this role will be the catalyst of progress, steering projects towards success through programme monitoring, performance reporting, risk assessment, and resource allocation. There will be Programme and Project Management oversight, and this will set the standards that underpin our group’s work program, establishing a consistent and efficient approach across all projects.

Collaboration and strategic alignment will be critical as this role works alongside the Practice Lead, ensuring that projects not only meet but enhance strategic goals. The ability to construct effective communication loops between teams will be integral to gathering vital project reporting for governance.

This is a pivotal role that will not only shape projects but also contribute to the larger narrative of this Ministry’s impact.

Salary range: $117,611 – $176,417 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

Additional Benefits

• 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
• Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing

Mōhou ake | About you

If you have a proven track record in enterprise planning and reporting, underpinned by a strategic mindset, then this role will be a great opportunity to redefine success.

Working in the Service Design and Implementation team, you will be well-versed in operating within a human-centered environment and you will have experience in coaching, fostering relationships, and navigating the intricacies of government processes.

Strengths in communication, collaboration, and adeptly managing complexity are integral for you to have meaningful stakeholder engagement. Your proficiency in these areas will lay the foundation for achieving outcomes that resonate.

Commitment to inclusivity and cultural awareness stands paramount. Displaying a genuine affinity for Te Ao Māori is crucial, as is your willingness to embrace tikanga and Te Reo Māori. A deepening understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi, its significance, and its application in the public sector is equally important.

You Will Also Demonstrate

• Experience in PMO, design, build and execution.
• Extensive experience in Programme, Project or Change Management delivery experience including strong working knowledge of industry best practice tools (i.e. P3M3, PgMP, MSP, PROSCI).
• Proficient in creating and executing workplans aligned with organizational strategies and programs.
• Skilled in establishing, enhancing, and managing functional workflows, while also leading inclusive teams and facilitating positive organizational change.

Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whanau. To better deliver on this, we are currently undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023. For additional information on the changes we are embarking on, please visit here.

Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga | Education Workforce, is the incredibly passionate team that is responsible for leading this mahi (work). This team was created in October 2021 as part of changes to Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga (Ministry of Education), driven by the Government’s response to the Tomorrow’s Schools review. There have been many changes, advances and challenges since then, and now there is an opportunity to join the newly established Service Design and Implementation team to influence, shape and embed the next phase of this meaningful journey.

This is an opportunity to be part of a talented team that is focused on being an enabler for kaimahi and ākonga within the education sector in Aotearoa New Zealand, through user centric thinking and ways of working.

This is not merely a role – it is an opportunity to shape, influence, and lead within an environment where excellence and sector awareness intertwine. If you’re ready to embrace this challenge and embark on a journey of growth and impact, your expertise will reshape norms and define the future.

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

We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the ‘apply’ button below. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa or anything you’d like to share about your cultural identity. We’re keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

You are also welcome to reach out to Potentia for more information at [email protected].

Applications close Midnight – Applications close Midnight – 5pm Friday 15th of September