Service Manager Learning Support [New Zealand]

 

Service Manager, Learning Support

• Service Manager position based within the Albany

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• Permanent, full-time position

Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome.

Help shape the future of Education

At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.

Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for every child, young person and adult student in our education system.

About our group and team

Our teams around the country work closely with the Early Childhood and Schooling sectors, providers, and communities to provide support, expertise and resources to help children and young people reach their full potential.

We also directly provide Learning Support for around 40,000 children and young people.

About this role

This role presents an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in an organisation committed to raising achievement and reducing disparity. We are in the midst of a positive change initiative that's setting a platform for New Zealand's young learners to be the best they can be.

You will lead and work with a committed professional team delivering a range of Learning Support specialist education services to children and young people. You and your team will work with early childhood providers and schools to strengthen inclusive practices, raise student achievement and deliver on communities' aspirations. You will have a key role within the Learning Support Delivery Model (LSDM), facilitating the timely provision of services in response to local needs.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:

• The ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, and manage workload and resource issues
• The ability to work collaboratively within the context of the LSDM to achieve positive outcomes that draw on the combined resources and expertise of the sector, services, and wider community
• The ability to strengthen sector responses to neurodiversity and a wide range of learning support needs
• The ability to facilitate the effective use of tools, approaches and people resources that are prioritised within the Learning Support Action Plan
• Develop strong connections and networks across the Ministry, local education providers, iwi, communities and whānau to achieve educational priorities for the region
• Broker support from across the Ministry and other agencies to deliver joined up work programmes tailored to local needs
• Experience at influencing and leading innovation, people, programmes, and change
• Ability to assess needs, risks, and performance issues and address gaps proactively
• Ability to follow through and finish complex or sensitive tasks and issues
• Reporting and assessing skills
• Ability to use and interpret data including the ability to use information to influence decisions
• A big picture view and ability to think strategically
• Competency and confidence in speaking Te Reo or Pacific language would be an advantage;

You will also offer:

• An understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications for the work of the Ministry of Education especially in matters relating to Māori development and the partnership values that flow from the Treaty
• A relevant tertiary qualification

• Current full driver's license

Are you ready to make a difference?

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific and those with disabilities, who will enrich our understanding of the education system.

As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi's guiding principles in our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

There is more information in the position description attached, please take a look and if this opportunity sounds like you, please apply now using the ‘apply online' button.

Please note, we do not accept applications sent to the email address below.

For further information or queries, please contact auckland.recruitment@education.govt.nz

Applications close on Monday the 24th of July 2023.

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