About the role

This is a 12‑month Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity based in Wellington. The Senior Policy Manager will lead the Infrastructure Policy team within the Schools Policy group (TePouKaupapahere), shaping the future of education policy in Aotearoa. The role involves working on complex, system‑level issues that directly affect learners, whānau and communities across NewZealand, and collaborating with policy and operational groups to deliver high‑quality advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic policy work and support the delivery of priority advice within the Schools Policy group.
• Manage and direct the Infrastructure Policy team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across policy and operational groups to develop thoughtful, evidence‑based policy.
• Ensure policy work aligns with regulatory settings, funding approaches and Treaty considerations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex a...