Ministry of Education NorthlandService ManagerFull time, PermanentGovernmentDo you have a passion for improving education outcomes for all students/akonga, particularly those with learning support needs?We have a full-time, permanent role based in the Kerikeri office in the beautiful Bay of Islands/Pewhairangi rohe.As a service manager you will be responsible for managing and leading a team of dedicated professionals (e.g. education psychologists, speech language therapists) in the development, co-ordination and provision of services aimed at improving social and educational outcomes for children and young people presenting with complex learning support needs.You will work collaboratively as a key holder of relationships with schools, kura, kohanga, early childhood services, and with other external agencies, to ensure the development and provision of effective services, including those needed to deliver success for Maori and Pasifika learners.To be successful in this role you will have:a relevant tertiary qualification in a relevant field (post-graduate preferred) or an equivalent level of practical experiencemanagement and leadership experience in education or social service delivery and an ability to coach, support and motivate others and create a positive working environmentproven relationship skills and an ability to work with families, and with education and social services to develop and sustain win-win relationshipsthe ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environmentproven experience in achieving outcomes through developing, managing, delivering and monitoring quality servicesexperience working with whanau Maori, facility and social sector staff, to deliver on Ka Hikitia and to raise achievement and reduce disparity for this groupexperience in Maori medium education, with fluency in te reo Maori an advantage.The successful applicant will need to hold a current full driver's licence.How to applyAll applications must be submitted online via the Ministry Careers Portal (see the vacancy link).Shane ******(027) 272 3865Vacancy link:ministrycareers.education.govt.nz/job/Kerikeri-Service-Manager/1055233966/Vacancy reference #: 1HAi7qOrganisation detailsMinistry of EducationLocation: Northland
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