REANNZ is seeking applications for the role of Implementation Manager of the National Education Network.

Implementation Manager - National Education Network

The Government has committed to connect, in the next 12-18 months, the first 10% of New Zealand's schools to a high-speed National Education Network (NEN) based on KAREN. REANNZ, as the operator of KAREN, has been tasked with the implementation and ongoing operation of the NEN trial.

We are seeking a commercially-focused Implementation Manager, reporting to the Chief Executive, to recruit and then lead a small dedicated NEN implementation team to deliver a successful project on time and to budget.

The Implementation Manager must:

• Be able to lead REANNZ's relationships with suppliers and the Crown (principally Ministry of Economic Development and Ministry of Education).
• Have a good understanding of government fiscal control and procurement frameworks.
• Understand networking sufficiently to deliver outcomes in line with KAREN's architecture and network philosophy.
• Have a good working knowledge of open access networks.
• Have experience in programme management, including technical project delivery.
• Have an impressive track record of delivering tangible, pragmatic outcomes.
• Be able to lead, motivate, and develop a high performing team, integrate knowledge from across REANNZ and the community.
• Help identify opportunities for new education and services on KAREN, and support work to implement these.

Ideally, the Manager will also have an understanding of and/or experience in the education sector.

The NEN team will be based in Wellington, and ideally the successful candidate will be available to start late January/early February 2010. Please submit you CV with full contact details to email address below by 18 December 2009.

REANNZ (Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand Ltd) is the Crown-owned company that owns and operates KAREN.

Contact

Dave Russell
Acting Member Engagement Manager
REANNZ
dave.russell@reannz.co.nz