Manager, Business Operations
Core
Lead day-to-day operational support across administration, engagement, business continuity, planning, reporting, ministerial correspondence, and risk and issues management for the New Zealand education system.
Role type
Manager, Business Operations
Builds
Operational support functions enabling informed decision-making and consistent service delivery for education settings.
Domain
Public Sector / Education Administration
Required skills
Workforce planning, business operations, stakeholder management, team leadership, process improvement, governance, project management, briefing paper preparation, risk management, systems optimization.
Preferred skills
Machinery of government knowledge, ability to navigate ambiguity, coaching and capability building.
Responsibilities
Lead and coach a high-performing Business Operations team; drive optimization of business logistics and risk management practices; prepare high-quality briefing papers and decision support materials; oversee governance and secretariat functions; improve systems, processes, and policies; lead business improvement initiatives from planning to implementation.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership