Deputy Chief Executive, Strategic & Corporate Services – Permanent

• Lead a major digital transformation
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to education
• Broad corporate services role, Wellington based

Whakatairangatia ngā kete o te mātauranga ki te ao mārama! E te tai whakarunga, e te tai whakararo – nau piki mai, nau kake mai ki te Mana Tohu Mātauranga o Aotearoa.
May the baskets of knowledge (education) be brought into the world of light. We welcome one and all to join us at the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
As a Deputy Chief Executive, you will be a key leader across the organisation and play a critical role with the SLT, supporting the Chief Executive and Board. Your functional team includes technology and digital, customer experience, strategy planning and performance, finance, internal audit and others, enabling the wider organisation to thrive. From overseeing the developing of strategic and operational plans, leading the relationship with our monitoring agency, ensuring our financial sustainability and optimising our customer experience this is a varied, challenging and rewarding role. A key focus will be leading a major digital and technology transformation programme, which over time will impact every aspect of our operation.
About you
You will be an experienced leader of corporate services, with a track record in complex organisations with a multitude of stakeholders along with experience leading leaders across a wide functional portfolio. Your expertise and confidence with digital technology will allow you to hit the ground running. You are known for your relentless drive for results and performance, your ability to effectively prioritise and your exceptional judgment under pressure. You will be a true enterprise leader and relish the challenge this role offers.
About us
NZQA is a te reo Māori learning organisation and is committed to equity and lifelong learning. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds that will enrich our understanding of the education system. We prioritise the importance of understanding tikanga in building a culturally responsive workplace. NZQA is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment to Māori and Pacific staff and has active Māori and Pacific staff networks which contribute to NZQA's strategic action plans - Te Kōkiritanga and Takiala Pasifika.
Apply Now!
Please email your cover letter and CV to apply@amytea.co.nz.
The recruitment for this position is being managed by ATCL Search on behalf of NZQA. Candidates can be assured of confidentiality and discretion at all times.
For a copy of the information pack please email Amy Tea at info@amytea.co.nz
Applications close Sunday 17th November 2024.
For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values.