Team Leader - Timetabling

Lead. Optimise. Deliver. Make an impact on the student experience.

We are looking for a dynamic Team Leader – Timetabling to lead the delivery, development, and optimisation of timetabling services across MIT | Unitec. This is a pivotal leadership role, ensuring high-quality scheduling that enhances the student journey while maximising space utilisation.

Reporting to the Operations Manager - Timetabling, you will lead a high-performing timetabling team responsible for delivering efficient, effective, and student-focused scheduling services.

You will

Drive the continuous improvement of timetabling systems, processes, and reporting

Lead the delivery of key operational and administrative functions

Collaborate with academic and operational stakeholders to deliver optimal outcomes

Manage team performance, workload planning, and peak delivery periods

Ensure quality assurance, process consistency, and performance benchmarks are met

This role requires strong expertise in timetabling, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and operational leadership, with a focus on achieving results in a complex environment.

Proven experience in timetabling, scheduling, or planning

Leadership experience in a complex organisation

Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Ability to manage competing priorities in high-pressure environments

Advanced organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Experience improving processes and driving operational efficiency

If you are ready to lead a critical function that directly impacts student success and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Ahurea - Anga fakafonua - Culture

You will work with some incredible people who are passionate about the positive impact we make to the communities we serve. We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all we do.

"Kua herea mātou ki te whai i te tūturutanga o Te Tiriti O Waitangi." We are committed to creating and maintaining a culturally sensitive work environment in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Me pēwhea te tono - Tuku atu fēfē atu haau a tohi ole- How to Apply

For a copy of the Job Description or to apply visit http://careers.manukau.ac.nz

If you would like any further information, please contact Shallu Tokas, People and Culture, 09 976 0221.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and interviews may commence prior to the close date on Monday, 6th July 2026 so don't delay making an application.

Job Details

Reference # 53792

Closes on 06 Jul 2026 17:00

Location(s) Tāmaki Makaurau

Expertise Computing and IT, Operations, Student Support Services

Job level(s) Experienced, Management

Work type(s) Permanent - Full time