Regional Education Leader

About the role | Mō te Tūranga

Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking a people-focused leader who can build trust, foster collaboration, and confidently navigate a range of perspectives. You’ll bring strong people leadership along solid operational capability. This is a varied role, encompassing pastoral care for students | tauira, coordination of key milestones such as orientation and graduation, and contributing to the academic success of Te Rito Maioha.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work with a team of lecturers, supporting them to deliver engaging programmes at the Undergraduate, Graduate and Postgraduate levels
• Be a visible presence for our students – from teaching and pastoral care to assessment visits and noho marae.
• Connect with your local community – building strong relationships with iwi, ECE centres and schools.
• Play a key role in our milestone events, including graduation
• Contribute to research that strengthens our sector.

About you | Mōu

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven professional leadership/people management skills
• The ability to foster a culture of respect and collaboration
• A master’s degree in education or higher teaching qualifications plus experience teaching and/or mentoring adults at tertiary level
• Teacher registration and a current practicing certificate
• A current full driver's license and vehicle for work use
• ECE or primary sector experience

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Applications close at 5pm, on 7 April 2026, please apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.