MARIBETH HARVEY

Education Manager

Auckland, NZ.

About

Highly accomplished Education Manager with over 15 years of progressive experience in education management and administration, specializing in fostering multicultural engagement and optimizing operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead professional development initiatives, enhance instructional quality, and drive compliance in diverse educational settings, contributing directly to organizational success and student outcomes.

Work

Platform 4 Group

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Security Guard/Team Leader

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Summary

Provides comprehensive security services and leads main gate operations for VIP, corporate, and event security, ensuring safety and efficient access control.

Highlights

Led main gate security and hosting operations for high-profile corporate events, concerts, and festivals, ensuring seamless entry and exit for attendees.

Provided specialized VIP and corporate security services, maintaining a secure environment and managing access control for sensitive areas and personnel.

Managed artist and back-of-house security, successfully mitigating risks and ensuring smooth operations during large-scale events.

Utilized COA licensed security expertise to deliver effective response and security solutions across diverse event settings.

ETCO

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Learning Manager

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Summary

Leads professional development, performance management, and operational efficiency for tutors and Learning Support Managers at ETCO, ensuring high-quality instructional practices and compliance with educational standards.

Highlights

Designed and implemented comprehensive professional development programs for tutors, significantly improving classroom management, instructional practices, and student engagement.

Directed the evaluation of tutor competencies and developed targeted improvement plans for Learning Support Managers, enhancing overall instructional quality and operational efficiency.

Conducted detailed training needs assessments across teams, leading to the development and delivery of region-specific technical and pedagogical trainings.

Managed the end-to-end tutor performance evaluation process, including observation, documentation, and feedback, ensuring adherence to educational standards.

Spearheaded the integration of new educational technologies and managed technical requirements to deliver innovative training solutions across the region.

Championed wellbeing, safety, and health initiatives, fostering a positive and productive work environment for staff and learners.

The College of Natural Health and Homeopathy

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Registrar/Administrator/Marketing

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Summary

Managed comprehensive administrative, compliance, and marketing functions, ensuring regulatory adherence and efficient student enrollment processes for an educational institution.

Highlights

Ensured 100% compliance with TEC, NZQA, Fees Free, Study Link, Public Trust, Police Vetting, and Health & Safety regulations, managing all reporting requirements.

Streamlined student inquiry and application processes, coordinating pre-enrollment interviews and issuing enrollment packs, which improved student onboarding efficiency.

Developed and expanded the college's social media presence on platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.

Authored and updated key policy documents and Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, strengthening organizational governance.

Managed the Student Management System (Take2 and Tiple/Wisenet), ensuring accurate data and efficient record-keeping.

Coastguard Boating Education

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Education Lead

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Summary

Led educational compliance, quality assurance, and administrative support for Coastguard Boating Education, enhancing program effectiveness and stakeholder reporting.

Highlights

Collaborated with the General Manager to ensure full compliance with TEC, NZQA, Fees Free, Study Link, Police Vetting, and Health & Safety regulations, facilitating seamless reporting.

Enhanced the quality of educational outcomes by monitoring, collating, and reporting feedback, directly contributing to program development and board oversight.

Administered the NZQA CIDMO Skipper Restricted Limits programme, providing critical administrative support to the internal education team.

Contributed to policy writing and QMS documentation, improving operational frameworks and governance.

Auckland Playcentres Association

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Centre Services Manager

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Summary

Directed comprehensive centre services, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing educational programs, and overseeing administrative and teaching teams for Auckland Playcentres Association.

Highlights

Ensured 100% compliance with the 2008 Ministry of Education ECE Regulations, Te Whariki, and Te Tiriti Waitangi, successfully maintaining current licensing through effective liaison with regulatory bodies.

Managed health and safety requirements and coordinated Education Review visits, ensuring a safe and compliant environment for all centres.

Oversaw both education and support departments, providing strategic management to the Governance Board and Association Members.

Led an Administrative and Teaching Team in delivering the NZQA Playcentre adult education program, enhancing professional development opportunities.

Prepared and managed the annual budget and comprehensive reporting for the National body, ensuring financial accountability and transparency.

Implemented and managed internal and external moderation processes, upholding the quality and consistency of educational delivery.

Education

Unitec Institute of Technology

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Certificate Animal Management

Te Wananga Aotearoa

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NZQA Level 2 Certificate Te Reo Maori

Auckland Playcentres Association

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Level 3 Diploma Early Childhood Education

State University of New York

, New York, United States of America
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Bachelor of Arts Communication Arts, Mass Communication

Dean College

, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Associate of Arts Communication

Languages

English

Te Reo Maori

Certificates

Current First Aid Certificate

H&S Rep. US 29315

Fire Warden US 18408

Consent to Assess US 4098

Licensed Security Services (COA)

Skills

Education Management

Professional Development, Tutor Performance Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Training Needs Assessment, Instructional Practice, Classroom Management, Student Engagement, Educational Outcomes Enhancement, NZQA, TEC, ECE Regulations, Te Whariki, Te Tiriti Waitangi, Moderation, Licensing Compliance.

Administration & Operations

Organization & Time Management, Legislative Compliance, Process Involvement, Budget Management, Policy Writing, QMS Documents, Student Management Systems (Take2, Tiple/Wisenet), Regulatory Reporting, Health & Safety Management, Education Review Visits, Administrative Support.

Communication & Interpersonal

Articulate Communication, Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution, Multicultural Framework Engagement, Adaptive Communication Style, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Confident Communicator, Bi-cultural Officer.

Technical & Digital Tools

MS Office/Teams, Office 365, Google Drive, Steo, Take2 / Wisenet, Radio Spectrum Management, Studylink, Fees Free, People Safe, Survey Monkey, Public Trust, Workspace, NSI, Hubspot, Social Media Management (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram).

Security & Event Management

Event Management, Security Services (COA Licensed), VIP Security, Corporate Security, Artist Security, Back of House Security, Main Gate Leadership, Risk Management.