General Manager : Education

Lead with purpose! Drive excellence! Make a difference!

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of education services in New Zealand? As our General Manager Operations - Education , you'll be responsible for setting and delivering the strategic operational direction across our national education portfolio. You'll be the key link between our Executive team and regional operations, driving performance, innovation, and client satisfaction. This is a full-time permanent role based at the National Support Office, Auckland.

• Lead the development and execution of sector-wide operational strategies and performance targets.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental excellence across all education sites.
• Drive financial performance through cost optimisation and profitability improvements.
• Build and maintain strategic client relationships to ensure contract retention and satisfaction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovation, efficiency, and sector growth.
• Proven senior-level operations leader with 10+ years' experience, ideally in food or service industries.
• Results-driven with a strong track record in operational excellence and team leadership.
• Skilled in change management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.
• Financially astute, highly numerate, and confident in commercial decision-making.
• Inspirational communicator with the charisma to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Competitive Pay & Bonuses : Fair pay aligned with market standards, plus annual performance bonuses and a vehicle allowance .
• Leadership Opportunity : A key role in an growth-focused sector, with the chance to lead and shape a high-performing team.
• Career Development : Access to NZQA qualifications, apprenticeships, and formal career pathways within a global organisation.
• Recognition & Support : Celebrate success through Star Awards, Service Awards, and a supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Health & Wellbeing : Flexible working options, Employee Assistance Programmes, and a strong focus on health and safety.
• Exclusive Discounts : Enjoy savings on health insurance, banking, gyms, hotels, optometry, and more.
• Inclusive Culture : We value diversity, equity, and inclusion—because together, we are better.
• National Support Office (NSO) perks : Subsidised parking, city-fringe Parnell location, hybrid working, engagement activities, and a top-grade coffee machine.

Visit our Benefits page for a full list of perks.

Successful candidates will be able to pass per-employment checks satisfactorily.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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