Nga korero mo te turanga – About the role
We are seeking a dynamic manager to oversee the vision for our Teaching and Learning Team.
Responsibilities:
Providing leadership and direction in the development of culturally appropriate, pedagogically sound teaching and online educational resources to enhance students' digital and information literacies.
Leading a team of professionals in the delivery of high quality, equitable services, aiming where possible to embed these into Library and University activities.
Partnering with other professional services and fostering a culture of systematic continuous improvement.
This is a full-time permanent role based at our Hillcrest campus. However, we are willing to consider applications to work a minimum of 0.8FTE. Salary will be in the range $96,956 to $107,177 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position.
While there is an expectation for staff to be onsite at certain times, the Library supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Ko wai koe? – Who are you?
We are seeking candidates with the following skills:
Strong people management skills and experience with change management.
Knowledge and demonstrable experience of pedagogies and technologies and their application.
Engaged in keeping up to date with technologies and spotting opportunities for those to support teaching, learning, customer service provision, and enhancing working practices.
Knowledge and understanding of integrating indigenous ways of knowing, e.g. matauranga Maori within teaching and learning.
Dedication to equal opportunity and partnership with Maori as per Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Understanding of current trends and best practices in digital and information literacy skills.
We are open to training someone who may not have experience across all areas but demonstrates potential and a willingness to learn.
Ko wai matou? – Who are we?
Te Iho o te Manawataki | Library is an inspirational and innovative academic library situated in the heart of the campus in Te Manawa (the Student Centre) in Hamilton. The University also has a Tauranga Campus and global partnerships in a number of countries, all of which are supported by the Library.
He aha nga take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?
We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.
The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations.
Ko te Tangata – For the People
The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.
Applications Close 9:00am on Monday 18th November 2024
Requisition Number 1002058
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