Head of Programmes and Apprenticeships

Location: Tauranga

(Or could be based Auckland, Hamilton or Wellington)

About the employer 

Our client employer, Vertical Horizonz New Zealand (VHNZ), is a 100% New Zealand-owned Private Training Establishment with over 25 years of experience, delivering high-quality NZQA accredited safety training in various industries, including: 

  • Industrial

  • Transport

  • Rural

  • Health and safety

  • Heights

  • Access trades – and more

 

From a single trainer with a big vision in 1998, this passionate team have grown to become one of New Zealand's largest private training establishments.

 

The culture 

As one of the leadership team said recently, theirs is a business that is “not only saving lives.  They are changing lives.” 

They strive to maintain a spirit of: 

  • One family

  • Unified vision

  • Skilled across multiple industries and disciplines

 

This role 

A full position description will be made available to applicants at interview.  However, the scope of the role is broadly as follows. 

  • To ensure the success of the Programmes and Apprenticeships unit. 

  • Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), this pivotal role provides leadership to the programmes and apprenticeships team, being also entrusted to plan and oversee all programmes’ Micro Credentials, and apprenticeship initiatives. 

  • You will help to shape the strategic business direction and growth of the organisation – including by identifying new products and business opportunities.

 

Key Outcomes 

  • Strong relationships with key stakeholders including industry associations and representatives, employers and learners. Also, the ability to engage with key educational partners, including WDCs and other providers.  

  • Leadership of pastoral care for learners via management of the national Training Advisor network.  

  • Understanding the requirements of the industries you are supporting, and ensuring that they have appropriately skilled workers. 

  • A commitment to quality will be evident as you ensure that VHNZ meets TEC, NZQA and industry requirements, including in compliance with Codes of Practice and TEC funding conditions.

 

Location 

Although many of the team are based in Tauranga, for the right person, this role could be situated in Auckland, Hamilton or Wellington.

 

The ideal candidate 

Strong operational management and exceptional people skills will be critical attributes of the person appointed to this position.  

Additionally, to be effective in this role it will be imperative that you have:

  • A tertiary qualification in business or management (or equivalent experience)

  • Extensive experience in  tertiary and/or vocational education

  • Deep industry knowledge, e.g. familiarity with industry trends, challenges and opportunities

  • Strategic thinking – utilised to develop and implement strategies that align with the company’s goals

  • Strong financial acumen

 

Additionally, your leadership approach will inspire a diverse team and help each to continue in their professional growth.

 

Apply now  

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A criminal history check may form part of this employer’s pre-employment process, so we will ask you to please disclose if this check would produce adverse information.

 

Please note: 

In lieu of a formal closing date, screening and shortlisting of candidates may commence as applications are received. 

You must be currently available and legally entitled to work indefinitely in New Zealand at the time of making application for this job.