- 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
- Fixed Term (1 September 2025 - 31 May 2026)
- Based in any Te Kura location
Ko wai mātou | About Us
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood level to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.
Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities.
Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position
We are seeking an Implementation Lead to lead the rollout of the Te Pou Tautoko Ākonga Paparua | Dual Providers Tool as part of the Student Journey Project, within the Learning Delivery Wāhanga.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position running from 1 September 2025 to 31 May 2026.
The Implementation Lead will be responsible for both leading and delivering the implementation of the Te Pou Tautoko Ākonga Paparua | Dual Providers Tool, including developing and delivering professional learning and development (PLD) to support our internal kaimahi and more than 700 external providers across Aotearoa.
This role reports to the Programme Manager and will ensure consistent implementation across all regions. It includes oversight of the Dual Providers space, managing PLD programmes, and supporting continuous improvement through stakeholder engagement and enhanced practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Implementation planning – Developing and delivering the implementation plan, including objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Change facilitation – Supporting groups to transition from TES to Te Pou Tautoko Ākonga Paparua.
- Strategic leadership – Strengthening culturally responsive practices and inclusive learning environments to support the transition to the new tool within the Dual space.
- PLD programme management – Managing internal and external PLD delivery in alignment with the Programme Manager – Student Journey.
Ko koe tēnei | About you
You are an exceptionally organised and proactive person who thrives on driving projects from start to finish. You bring strong planning and coordination skills to ensure smooth and timely delivery of complex initiatives. Your creative and inclusive approach enables you to solve problems innovatively while embracing diverse perspectives.
This role requires someone who:
- Proactively anticipates challenges and opportunities, driving the project forward with energy, attention to detail, and a solutions-focused mindset.
- Has a genuine passion for supporting culturally appropriate PLD methods, recognising and valuing diverse ways of demonstrating knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills, building and maintaining effective relationships both internally and externally, with transparent and respectful communication with providers.
- Leads with integrity and purpose, consistently aligning your work with strategic priorities, values, and Big Picture principles of Te Kura, while adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.
Hei whakautu | In return
Te Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment and work in a team that offers genuine work flexibility as part of an organisation that makes a difference to ākonga (students) across New Zealand.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
If you're interested in this opportunity, click the "Apply Now" button to submit your expression of interest. For more information, contact Joy Anderson, Programme Manager.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 3 August 2025