The University of Otago | Otakou Whakaihu Waka has been a renowned place of learning and discovery for more than 150 years. We strive to become an even more successful, globally influential university, committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as we advance outstanding research and research-informed teaching to enable transformative learning and student experiences. Our Vision / Ko te Aronga is for our people and knowledge to transform lives, connect communities and nurture the environment in Otakou, Te Waipounamu, Aotearoa, the Pacific, and the world.
Divisional Services and Administration is a team of highly skilled professionals responsible for delivering outstanding student and staff experiences through high quality operational management and administrative services. We are a strong supportive whakawhanaungatanga / community, proud of the work we do as the largest workforce in the university, spanning every corner of the motu.
The role/Te mahi Reporting to the Director of Divisional Services and Administration, you will be part of the Divisional Services and Administration leadership team.
As a Divisional Senior Manager, you will work closely with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Commerce, supporting the effective and efficient leadership, management and development of division-wide operational activity and strategy. This includes:
strategic and operational planning and reporting;
managing service delivery and operational activities for the division;
ensuring alignment of the operational and administrative services to the division's teaching, learning, research and strategic needs.
In this senior leadership role, you will be an integral part of the Division of Commerce leadership team and act as a conduit between service units and the division.
To be successful in this role you will:
Be a highly collaborative and resilient person.
Have significant experience in operational and strategy leadership and management in a large and complex organisation.
Have significant experience in people leadership, relationship management, operational management and planning.
Have a commitment to personal professional development and a tertiary qualification (or current progress towards one).
Be dedicated to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Maori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and Pasifika values.
Tertiary sector experience is essential for this role.
If you are a strategic leader with strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to operational excellence, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team.
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week), position based in Dunedin.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information, please contact Cherie McConville via the contact details below.
Application/Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2401667 will close on Monday, 11 November 2024.
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