Team Leader - Operations

We are looking for an experienced leader to provide operational leadership across Blueprint for Learning.

Mō mātou | About Blueprint

Blueprint for Learning (Blueprint) is one of New Zealand’s largest training providers in mental health and addiction, dedicated to both workforce development and community training. We aspire to enhance the wellbeing of people and communities through inspirational learning. Blueprint is part of the Wise Group, a family of peak performing charitable entities working in areas from frontline service to software development. Blueprint is guided by a Kanorau charter to ensure equity and belonging are a core principle of how we work, an example of this is our Rainbow Tick accreditation.

• Fifth week of annual leave (after 12 months employment)
• 2 Paid wellbeing days per year
• Increased employer kiwisaver contribution
• HealthNow payment card $250 per year to support health and wellbeing for you and your whanau
• Financial assistance for school holiday programmes
• Discounted plans with Southern Cross for medical insurance
• Work life balance, flexible working arrangements
• (EAP) Employee Assistance Programme
• Blended work environment with a NGO that values diversity.

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We are looking for a strong people leader who can coach, support, and grow a team in a busy operational environment. You will bring experience setting clear direction, lifting performance, and building a positive, values-driven team culture.

You will also have :

• Solid operational leadership skills. This means understanding how to run and improve complex systems, with experience in coordination, service delivery, and administration.
• You will be adept at spotting issues, improving processes, leading change, and helping build systems that can scale.
• This role will suit someone calm and organised, who is comfortable leading both people and operations.
• You will be able to balance the big picture with the day to day and ensure delivery is smooth, reliable, and high quality.

This is a permanent full time role working Monday to Friday 8 : 30am – 5 : 00pm.

You | Mōu

You will provide exceptional operational support, planning and process to support colleagues and contractors within Blueprint. You will have the ability to prioritise job tasks depending on workflow and complete tasks in a manner consistent with the values of Blueprint.

Please note, our office will be closed over the Christmas period and will reopen on 7 January 2026. We will review applications and contact shortlisted candidates regarding interviews after 7 January.

Whakapā | Contact :

Patrice Dennis (she / her), Programme Manager on , if you have any questions.

Please only apply if you are based in Wellington.

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