Location: Kelburn Type: Temporary Post Date: Wed Oct 23 03:21:52 2024 Ref: 2169 Mo Te Herenga Waka - About our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our turangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university. Korero mo te turanga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Manutaki, Te Ngapara | Director, Centre for Restorative Practice to support the Diana Unwin Chair in Restorative Justice which is located within Te Ngapara - Centre for Restorative Practice attached to Te Kura Kawanatanga - School of Government and Orauariki - Wellington School of Business and Government. This is a fixed-term, full-time role finishing at the end of 2028. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the Diana Unwin Chair in Restorative Justice and leading the Te Ngapara - Centre for Restorative Practice by: Sourcing funding. Managing resources. Overseeing the commissioning, management and conduct of projects on matters of restorative justice. Helping develop business opportunities both domestically and internationally. Building the reputation of the Centre working with a restorative justice lens to tackle complex, social issues in contemporary Aotearoa. O pumanawa - About you You will have: A track record as a restorative practitioner including the affiliated fields of dispute resolution, conflict resolution and mediation; OR a track record in policy, engagement or practice. An excellent knowledge of the New Zealand public sector. Ability to source external funding through grant applications and developing contacts with possible funding sources. Successful leadership experience including a proven ability to provide strong strategic leadership with an innovative mindset, and experience at inspiring and leading teams around a shared vision. Demonstrated Maori cultural awareness and can relate to Maori students, staff, communities (with established networks) and an in depth understanding of Maori cultural frameworks. Etahi korero hai awhina i a koe - Why you should join our team We are a vibrant, creative and multi-disciplinary team of researchers and practitioners with a strong commitment to restorative justice. We routinely use restorative practices to develop and sustain our team culture and support a diverse and inclusive workplace with flexible work practices. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond. As supporters of life-long learning you will access a broad suite of professional development opportunities. There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand's top research university. Close date for vacancy: 14 November 2024. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Jane Bolitho ( ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below. Important - application steps and information Download and complete the University Application Form, (Manutaki, Te Ngapara | Director, Centre for Restorative Practice, #2169). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University Application Form) using the "CV/Resume" button. If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line. #J-18808-Ljbffr