Business Support Manager - Lower Hutt
Help shape the future of Education
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes
Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.
About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga
This is a full-time, permanent position.
We’re looking for a Business Support Manager to lead and manage a team delivering high-quality administration and business support services across the region. You’ll work closely with the Director of Education and their leadership team to ensure smooth operations, effective planning, and strong governance.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and developing an integrated workplan aligned to Ministry priorities.
Managing budgets, reporting, and risk to support sound decision-making.
Driving business improvement initiatives and fostering collaboration across teams.
Creating a safe, inclusive workplace where people thrive and perform at their best
Salary range: $86,412 - $129,618 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.
For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.
About you | Mōhou ake
You’ll bring proven experience in leading teams and delivering organisational change. You’re skilled at building relationships, managing complex workflows, and providing strategic advice to senior leaders.
You’ll also have:
Strong understanding of public sector processes and service delivery.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to work at pace, manage competing priorities, and deliver quality outcomes.
Knowledge of financial management, planning, and governance processes.
A commitment to creating an inclusive, positive workplace culture.
The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake
Our team provides leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services such as learning support and education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services.
As a frontline group we develop and harness existing relationships with communities at the regional and local level through the Directors of Education, including deep relationships with iwi and hapū. Our Directors of Education have the lead role and relationship with early learning, kōhanga, school and kura, and this means they will be across all the services we provide at a local level.
We also collectively strengthen relationships with our diverse communities who support Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled ākonga and/or ākonga with learning support needs, and ākonga from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
For further information, please contact Tempell Wi, Manager, Operations and Insights at Tempell.Wi@education.govt.nz.
Applications close Midnight – Friday 28 November 2025.
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.
