Business Support Manager

Mo tenei turanga mahi| About this role

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

Help shape the future of Education

We work toshapeaneducationsystem that deliversequitableandexcellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, 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 our students in our education system.

About this role | Mo tenei turanga

This is a full-time, permanent position.

We're looking for a Business Support Manager to lead and manage a team delivering high-quality administration and business support services across the region. You'll work closely with the Director of Education and their leadership team to ensure smooth operations, effective planning, and strong governance.

Your responsibilities will include :

Leading and developing an integrated workplan aligned to Ministry priorities.

Managing budgets, reporting, and risk to support sound decision-making.

Driving business improvement initiatives and fostering collaboration across teams.

Creating a safe, inclusive workplace where people thrive and perform at their best

Salary range : $86,412 - $129,618 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.

About you | Mohou ake

You'll bring proven experience in leading teams and delivering organisational change. You're skilled at building relationships, managing complex workflows, and providing strategic advice to senior leaders.

You'll also have :

Strong understanding of public sector processes and service delivery.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities, and deliver quality outcomes.

Knowledge of financial management, planning, and governance processes.

A commitment to creating an inclusive, positive workplace culture.

The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct .

About our group and team | Matau ropu ake

Our team provides leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services such as learning support and education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services.

As a frontline group we develop and harness existing relationships with communities at the regional and local level through the Directors of Education, including deep relationships with iwi and hapu. Our Directors of Education have the lead role and relationship with early learning, kohanga, school and kura, and this means they will be across all the services we provide at a local level.

We also collectively strengthen relationships with our diverse communities who support Maori, Pacific peoples, disabled akonga and / or akonga with learning support needs, and akonga from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mo tenei 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 Tempell Wi, Manager, Operations and Insights at

Applications close Midnight – Friday 28 November

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.