RSE Operations Lead Navigator
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
We are seeking a full-time, permanent RSE Operations Lead Navigator for Hawke’s Bay who provides operational leadership and oversight to enable reliable, compliant, and high-quality programme delivery across regions.
Through oversight of programme systems and relationships, this role safeguards delivery readiness, strengthens facilitator capability, and upholds Pacific values and collective wellbeing in engagement with labour-sending countries.
This role is based in Hawke’s Bay (Taradale campus) within the RSE Operations team and reports to the RSE Operations Manager.
The appointing salary for this role will be dependent on skills and experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading coordination and oversight of national RSE programme delivery to ensure consistent, timely, and high-quality outcomes
- Ensuring programme integrity by maintaining compliance with institutional, contractual, and regulatory requirements
- Supporting facilitator capability through training, guidance, and readiness planning
- Ensuring curriculum and delivery resources remain current, culturally appropriate, and aligned with approved standards
- Managing programme data, reporting, and evaluation to support continuous improvement
- Maintaining effective relationships and communication with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government agencies and Pacific partners
He kōrero mōu | About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience in programme coordination, operations, or delivery within complex or multi-stakeholder environments
- Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure delivery readiness
- Experience supporting adult learning, facilitator-led programmes, or workforce development initiatives
- Knowledge of compliance-driven environments and reporting requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A demonstrated commitment to Pacific values, cultural safety, and partnership-based engagement
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter. For more information, please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
EIT is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to delivering services that meet the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as iwi aspirations.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks, including a New Zealand Police vet as this role is identified as a children’s worker.
If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV and cover letter with your online application. For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
