Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand New Zealand (nationwide)

Regional Education Leader

About the role | Mō te Tūranga   

Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking a people-focused leader who can build trust, foster collaboration, and confidently navigate a range of perspectives.  You’ll bring strong people leadership along solid operational capability.  This is a varied role, encompassing pastoral care for students | tauira, coordination of key milestones such as orientation and graduation, and contributing to the academic success of Te Rito Maioha.  

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:   

• Work with a team of lecturers, supporting them to deliver engaging programmes at the Undergraduate, Graduate and Postgraduate levels 

• Be a visible presence for our students – from teaching and pastoral care to assessment visits and noho marae.  

• Connect with your local community – building strong relationships with iwi, ECE centres and schools.  

• Play a key role in our milestone events, including graduation  
• Contribute to research that strengthens our sector.  

About you|  Mōu  

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Proven professional leadership/people management skills 

• The ability to foster a culture of respect and collaboration 

• A master’s degree in education or higher teaching qualifications plus experience teaching and/or mentoring adults at tertiary level 

• Teacher registration and a current practicing certificate  

• A current full driver's license and vehicle for work use 
• ECE or primary sector experience 

How to apply |Me pēhea te tuku tono 

Applications close at 5pm, on 7 April 2026, please apply via email to hruser@ecnz.ac.nz or via SEEK. We will be reviewing applications as they come in. 

For a copy of the job description please visit www.ecnz.ac.nz/join-the-team.