NZSL Services Manager

Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand New Zealand (nationwide)

NZSL Services Manager

Full time, Permanent

Area / composite (Years 1–15), Middle leadership

English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts

SDA - Other allowances related to the special nature of our school

The NZSL Services Manager provides both strategic and operational leadership of NZSL services nationwide. This includes leading a diverse, bilingual and bicultural team to deliver high‑quality NZSL environments and resources that support D / HH learners, their whānau and partner schools. This role reports to the Head of Regional Outreach Services and can be based in either Tāmaki Makaurau or Ōtautahi.

You will oversee national NZSL programmes and initiatives, manage the budget and systems, and ensure continuous improvement through data‑informed decision making. Collaboration with Outreach leadership, Deaf communities and education partners will be central to your success.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of NZSL Services and staff across New Zealand
• Strengthen and grow NZSL environments for D / HH ākonga through strong systems, partnerships and quality delivery
• Embed recommendations from the Review (2021) and drive service innovation for future growth
• Manage national NZSL budgets, resources, and data reporting
• Lead professional learning and capability development for NZSL Services staff

You are an experienced educational leader with a passion for NZSL, Deaf culture and bilingual‑bicultural education. You thrive on building strong teams and systems, leading through collaboration and ensuring positive outcomes for learners and their whānau.

YOU WILL HAVE / KEI A KOE

HOW TO APPLY / ME PEHEA TE TONO

Only applicants that are legally entitled to work in Aotearoa will be considered for this position. We may interview prior to closing, so please apply early.

Please register and apply online. We do not accept applications via email. Send your direct enquiries only to :

Physical address :

38 Truro Street, Sumner, Christchurch

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