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Job Type: Fixed Term

Location: Wellington, NZ

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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 ākonga in our education system.

About this role |Mō tēnei tūranga

• Fixed Term opportunity – until June 2025

As Programme Coordinator and Business Support, you will provide efficient and effective administration, and support the operational success across the Charter School Agency. Being organised and agile with excellent interpersonal skills will ensure your success in this role.

You’ll be responsible for providing business support and be actively involved in the coordination of various pieces of work simultaneously. As the ‘go to’ person for the team on many matters, you will enjoy a varied role providing executive, programme, business and administrative support, enabling our people to perform to the highest standard.

Your role will include a mix of Executive support and Programme Office support during the Agency’s establishment phase. General business and administrative support will also comprise your tasks, including financial and procurement administration, maintaining the Share Point site and other administrative duties.


Salary range: $84,425 - $102,271 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary based on their individual skills and experience.

We also offer:

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported.
• The ability to purchase extra days leave.
• A range of employee network groups.
• An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey.
• Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments.
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.

About you | Mōhou ake


You are an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and are able to focus on business needs as they arise. You are comfortable with a range of tasks, and providing secretariat and administration functions, as well as maintaining document management structures and systems. You are able to turn your hand to administrative tasks big and small and find the best solution. We are looking for the successful applicant to bring enthusiasm, a keenness for learning and strong initiative to our team.

With an ever changing and fast-moving environment you need to be ready and flexible to support the business needs; you will forge strong relationships within the business and manage a wide variety of requests with confidence. With the capacity to take initiative, think ahead, you will possess strong organisational and prioritisation skills, supporting all the elements required to guarantee the success of the Charter School Agency.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• A high level of organisational skills.
• Competence in the full MS Office suite and ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to communicate in a timely, clear and concise manner.
• Ability to manage deliverables that balance quality standards with constrained timelines.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to support others and adapt to a changing environment / set of needs.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships and effectiveness working with key stakeholders.
• Interest and enthusiasm in creating new processes and looking for ways to enhance efficiency.
The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake


The Charter School Agency is a departmental agency that receives services and support from the Ministry of Education. The Agency opened on 1 July 2024 and is responsible for the delivery of charter schools | kura hourua. The first charter schools are expected to open from Term 1 2025. You can find more information about charter schools here Charter schools | kura hourua :: Charter Schools | Kura Hourua

This includes information about the differences between charter schools and state schools, about the Charter School Agency, about the Authorisation Board, and information for sponsors.

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 Niyaaz Sayed at Niyaaz.Sayed@charterschools.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight – Wednesday 30 October 2024

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.