Director of Education for Nelson Marlborough West Coast

About this role This is a permanent role based in Nelson with responsibility for the Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast regions. It is preferred that candidates are located in the geographical area. As Director of Education, you will lead the delivery of Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education services across the region, shaping an education system that enables every learner to succeed. This pivotal leadership role focuses on bringing together the Ministry, education providers, and wider sector to drive coordinated, high‑impact outcomes. You’ll champion collaboration, influence strategic direction, and ensure the region delivers on the Government’s education priorities with pace and purpose. Accountable for regional performance, you will lead responsive, locally informed solutions that lift achievement, strengthen equity, and create lasting change for tamariki and rangatahi. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary based on their individual skills and experience. Key responsibilities Lead the delivery of education services across Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast regions. Champion collaboration and influence strategic direction. Ensure the region delivers on the Government’s education priorities with pace and purpose. Drive coordinated, high‑impact outcomes. Lead responsive, locally informed solutions that lift achievement, strengthen equity, and create lasting change for tamariki and rangatahi. About you Your extensive experience as a senior leader within a large, complex organisation, preferably in service delivery, will be crucial to your success within this role. You will also offer: A proven track record in change leadership and successful implementation and management of multiple and diverse programmes and services. Understanding of the levers and challenges of educational achievement. Proven track record in working with and delivering equitable outcomes for Māori, Pacific and/or people with special education needs. Highly developed engagement and communication skills. The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct. As Director of Education for Nelson, Marlborough and West Coast, you will join a highly effective, collaborative team of 17 leaders who collectively support the education sector across New Zealand. About our group and team Te Mahau | Education Services has accountability for delivering national equity and access services, support to early learning and schooling operations, ākonga support services and improvement services for schooling and early learning. We 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. Our role drives system performance by leading operational practices that are efficient, effective and sustainable by acting as the integration point where funding, regulation, change management and good practice intersect. We forecast system performance and composition, regulate the sectors, manage the design and delivery of change initiatives and monitor their impacts, deliver billions of dollars of funding, and administer nationwide initiatives. Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr