Project Manager - Student Journey

1 x Permanent Position

Start July / August 2026

Full-Time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Based in Wellington

Ko wai mātou | About Us

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.

Our ākonga are at the centre of all we do.

Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities. Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position:

The Project Manager - Student Journey supports the Programme Manager Learning Delivery and the Learning Delivery Leadership team in the continuous development of all areas of Student Journey, including the Onboarding Tool and Engagement Tool , by providing subject matter expertise, advice and coordination of across school initiatives.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

We Are Looking For Someone With

• a broad range of in-depth knowledge of Te Kura, its people and its systems
• an understanding of looking for end to end processes and solution focused approach to mahi
• established relationships across wāhanga
• experience and understanding of our approach to engaging ākonga, including enrolment and onboarding
• experience of working with partner organisations, including the Ministry of Education
• the ability to be planned and flexible, and to respond to emerging issues.

Ngā Uara o Te Kura | Our Values

At Te Kura, Our Values Shape How We Do Things Every Day, Guiding Our Decisions And Actions To Support Not Only Ākonga But Also The Mahi And Relationships That Make This Possible

• Manaaki | How We Show Up To manaaki is to uplift the mana of ourselves and others — showing respect, generosity, and care.
• Whanaungatanga | How We Team Whanaungatanga is about building relationships through shared experiences and working together, creating a strong sense of belonging.
• Tika | How We Practise Tika means being just, fair, and direct. We act truthfully and appropriately in all we do.
• Ākonga at the Centre Our ākonga are always at the heart of our efforts, guiding our actions and decisions.

Hei whakautu | In return

Te Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment and work in a team that offers genuine work flexibility as part of an organisation that makes a difference to ākonga (students) across New Zealand.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

If you've nodded your head whilst reading this and thought ‘this is me!' click that apply button, we want to hear from you!

Applications must be lodged via our career's portal, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand.

E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?

For more information, check out the position description, or if you still have any additional questions or any issues with the application process, please contact ***email_hidden***

Expressions of interest close 11:59pm Sunday, 21 June 2026