💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Policy Manager, Infrastructure Policy

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Ministry of Education New Zealand
📍 wellington, wellington, New-Zealand
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Location
wellington, New-Zealand
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Posted
July 01, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Help shape the future of Education

Twelve-month Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Job Details

Job Type: Fixed Term

Salary Range: $142,856 – $214,284 per annum + KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

About this role

You will lead the Infrastructure Policy team within the Schools Policy group, Te Pou Kaupapahere, and work across a diverse and intellectually engaging programme that brings together regulatory settings, funding approaches, and Treaty considerations.

  • Lead strategic policy work and support the delivery of priority advice.
  • Work closely with colleagues across policy and operational groups.
  • Focus on thoughtful, high‑quality policy development in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About you

  • Proven experience leading complex and sensiti...