If you're looking for your “why”, then come and join us at TEC. We truly believe in the transformational benefits of education and vocational training and as a result we invest over $3 billion a year in tertiary education and training.

It's an exciting time to be working at TEC as we expand our role from an investor in tertiary education, to one that also seeks to lift the aspirations and skill bases of all New Zealanders from ages 7 to 74. We are developing tools and information to equip learners, communities and employers for success.

Our relationship management team are responsible for leading TEC's interaction with our partners, the largest tertiary education providers, supporting them to perform effectively by providing key information and understanding and delivering to their needs.

We are looking for an experienced relationship manager who can develop high trust and productive relationships, with the ability to initiate individualised engagement and investment plans, aligned to organisational strategy.

What will you be doing?

You will be comfortable dealing with complex and difficult environments, using your critical thinking skills to challenge and question in appropriate ways to add value to all stakeholders.

• You will work with a group of Tertiary Providers, building strong relationships, getting to know their challenges, and supporting them to think through solutions and opportunities.
• Your experience with using financial data and interpreting cash flows and budgets will ensure funding made by TEC is being utilised to maximise positive outcomes for learners.

What will you bring to the role?

• Strong relationship management experience at a senior stakeholder level.
• The ability to understand financial performance data, combined with critical thinking and an experienced risk lens.
• A detailed knowledge of the tertiary education system and experience dealing with various subsectors in particular, Universities.
• Experience in or the ability to demonstrate cultural intelligence and to operate effectively in diverse cultural contexts.

What will you get in return?

• An opportunity to work for a vibrant, professional and friendly team who truly believe they can make a difference.
• Rem $100k - $117k + dependant on skills and experience 
• Applications close, Tuesday 8 Feb 2022. If this sounds of interest, please apply now. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact HR@tec.govt.nz

• Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.

• Appointment to a position at the Tertiary Education Commission will require the production of evidence, prior to the commencement of work, of a “My Vaccine Pass' issued by the Ministry of Health.

•  Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum