Project Manager - At Risk Gateway Programmes | Wellington

Job Description

1 x position

Fixed Term (August 2026 – December 2027)

Full-time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) 

Based in our Wellington Te Kura tari (office)   

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, At Risk Gateway Programmes is responsible for leading the planning, delivery, and successful implementation of assigned projects and initiatives that strengthen Te Kura approach to supporting wellbeing and engagement for ākonga enrolled via at risk gateways. 

The role ensures that projects are well-scoped, well-managed, and aligned with organisational priorities, delivering meaningful and measurable benefits for ākonga, whānau, and kaimahi. This role will be focused on projects and initiatives which are whānau-centred and community-based to enable connections, belonging, wellbeing and engagement to be strengthened. 

The Project Manager, At Risk Gateway Programmes, will work closely with others across the organisation and wider sector who are focused on delivering targeted interventions and support for ākonga enrolled through at risk gateways.

Reporting to the National Lead, At Risk Gateway Programmes, this role contributes to the broader Ākonga Hauora Wāhanga and works collaboratively to strengthen outcomes for ākonga enrolled through at risk gateways.

Ko koe tēnei | About you  

You are a highly organised Project Manager dedicated to improving outcomes for ākonga through inclusive and culturally responsive initiatives. With strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, you build effective partnerships and work collaboratively to achieve and deliver, positive and measurable outcomes.

Additionally, you bring: 

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate concisely and effectively
• Proven project management experience to successfully deliver projects within education, or public sector environments
• A values-driven and empathetic approach, with a genuine commitment to improving wellbeing outcomes for ākonga.
• Strong planning and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, resources, and deadlines.

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. 

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 careers website, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" button.  

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

For more information, check out the position description at the top of the page (link will be orange).

If you still have any additional questions, please email jobs@tekura.school.nz

If you encounter any issues during the application process, please email jobs@tekura.school.nz

Applications close 11:59pm on Thursday 27 August 2026