Education Strategy Manager

Location: Wellington CBD
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Shape the Future of Health Education in Aotearoa

Life Education Trust has been inspiring tamariki and rangatahi for 37 years through innovative health education programmes. Our flagship Healthy Harold programme reaches hundreds of thousands of primary and intermediate students nationwide, and our secondary school programmes engage over 50,000 students annually.

We’re looking for an experienced education leader to set strategy and guide delivery of our programmes, ensuring we remain responsive to curriculum changes and continue to lead in health education.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic oversight of Life Education’s education programmes.
• Lead curriculum innovation and advise on new programme development.
• Drive teacher professional development initiatives.
• Build strong networks with the Ministry of Education and other organisations.
• Champion cultural capability through our Whanake strategy.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in education (school leadership or similar).
• Strong knowledge of pedagogy, curriculum trends, and the NZ school environment.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised, innovative, and culturally responsive.
• Ability to thrive in a not-for-profit, community-focused environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a trusted, independent charity making a real difference for tamariki and rangatahi.
• Lead innovation in health education across Aotearoa.
• Work in a collaborative, passionate team environment.

You can view the position description here. 

Apply Now

Applications close 5.00pm on Friday 23^rd January 2025, a position description can be found on our website, if you have questions please contact Mark Weatherall – Life Education New Zealand Chief Executive on [email protected]

Check out this video where Kapa shares why she loves her job as a Life Education Educator.