Head of International
Position Title: Head of International
Location: Bay of Plenty
Reporting to: Executive Director Strategy, Brand and Engagement
Team: International
Remuneration: $145,700 - $182,000 (Fixed remuneration excluding KiwiSaver)
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
Are you passionate about international education and ready to lead strategic growth in a dynamic vocational setting?
Toi Ohomai is seeking a Head of International to champion the international ākonga experience. This pivotal role will lead the development of global partnerships, culturally responsive support services, and innovative strategies that enhance recruitment, retention, and success of international students. You’ll play a key part in shaping our global reputation while upholding the integrity and excellence of New Zealand’s vocational education.
Strategy, Planning and Engagement
Strategy, Planning and Engagement is a foundational enabling and engaging function at Toi Ohomai, driving strategic alignment, organisational performance, and meaningful engagement across our organisation and communities. This directorate brings together international education, brand and engagement, quality and risk, and strategic planning and insights into a cohesive, team directorate focused on long-term sustainable success. Working collaboratively across Toi Ohomai, with a strong emphasis on data-informed decision-making, continuous improvement, and proactive strategy and planning, it supports transparency, accountability, and responsiveness to change. Through integrated approaches to global engagement, brand visibility, governance, and performance monitoring, the directorate plays a vital role in shaping the direction of Toi Ohomai and ensuring our services reflect the needs of ākonga, kaimahi, and stakeholders.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
- Lead and implement strategies to grow international student markets and enhance learner success.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with international agents, partners, and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with immigration and education regulations, including the Pastoral Care Code.
- Work in collaboration with other leaders at Toi Ohomai championing the voice of international ākonga in institutional planning and decision-making.
- Represent Toi Ohomai at international forums and delegations.
He kōrero mōu | About You
You bring:
- A postgraduate qualification in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Proven success in leading international education growth, ideally in the ITP sector.
- Strong knowledge of New Zealand’s export education priorities and global tertiary education markets.
- Experience in cross-cultural negotiations, international marketing and business development.
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and Māori success.
Mō mātou | About Us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is a vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.
Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:
- Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
- Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
- Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
- Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose
By embracing our Toiohomaitanga (our ways of working) we will foster collaboration, role accountability, data-informed decision-making and agile and adaptive practices that enable us to respond quickly to changing needs. Applying for a role in this new structure is an opportunity to contribute to the future of Toi Ohomai and our communities.
Me pēhea te tono | How to Apply
As a responsible employer and education provider, Toi Ohomai is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply prior to the closing date. We will be assessing all applications as we receive them and if we find that your application is one, we wish to discuss further with you, we may contact you before the closing date of this advertisement.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.
