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General Manager, Practice and Systems Change

Wellington, Greater Wellington💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-28 → 2026-10-04

Core

Lead practice and systems change to embed Māori education-centred expectations into policy, service, and operational design across New Zealand's education system.

Role type

Senior General Manager (Strategy & Systems Implementation)

Builds

Practice standards, guidance frameworks, and delivery models for Māori education outcomes.

Domain

Public Sector / Education Policy / Māori Education

Required skills

Strategic planning, systems implementation, stakeholder engagement, public sector machinery of government, Māori education provision expertise, organizational change management, budgeting, policy translation.

Preferred skills

Te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, iwi partnership experience, ao Māori lens.

Responsibilities

Define and publish practice standards and guidance; translate strategy into practical delivery models; embed Māori education-centred expectations into policy and operational design; collaborate with iwi leaders and public sector stakeholders; lead two teams responsible for practice and guidance-setting.

Seniority

Senior, strategic leadership

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