National Lead, Ākonga Hauora

1 x Position

Fixed term (Start: September 2026 - December 2027

Full-Time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Location: 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 National Lead, Ākonga Hauora is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and embedding of national programmes, projects, and initiatives that strengthen Te Kura's long-term approach to ākonga wellbeing.

This role provides centralised leadership to operationalise key Ākonga Hauora initiatives across Te Kura. Working closely with the Learning Delivery Leadership Team, regional leadership, and wider kaimahi, the role ensures consistent, sustainable, and effective practices that improve wellbeing outcomes for all ākonga.

The position plays a critical role in shaping system-wide capability, embedding evidence-informed practice, and ensuring robust monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement.

The National Lead reports to the DCE Ākonga Hauora and contributes to the broader Ākonga Hauora Wāhanga.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

 We are looking for someone with:

• Understanding of and experience in ākonga development, wellbeing, and health and safety.

• Leadership experience in a complex education, health, or social services environment.

• Strategic thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to use data and research to inform successful implementation.

• Proven creative and innovative approach to delivery of outcomes.

• Successful leadership through a period of change or uncertainty.

• Ability to lead through influence with a collaborative approach.

• Proven exceptional stakeholder engagement skills across both internal and external stakeholders.

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, if you still have any additional questions, please email [email protected]

For any issues with the application process, please contact [email protected].

Applications close at 11:59pm Monday 31 August 2026