Team Leader Engagement and Learning SupportLocated in Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New ZealandFull-time 37.5 hours per weekGenerous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunitiesAu Mahi | What You Will DoWe're looking for an experienced Team Leader Engagement and Learning Support to join our library team.
If you have a passion for fostering student success and creating a welcoming library and learning environment, and are a natural leader with a drive to make a difference in your community, we would like to hear from you.As Team Leader Engagement and Learning Support, you'll help build student retention and success by leading the library's front-facing engagement and learning services.
Key responsibilities include:Leading and mentoring team members through coaching, supervision, and performance development.Ensuring our learning spaces are safe, welcoming, and fit for purpose, supporting online and multidisciplinary learning.Collaborating with other service providers to deliver seamless support for students, staff, and the community.Minimum RequirementsWe are looking for you to have:A minimum of 5 years of professional or recent library leadership experience, including project management exposure and/or managing communication strategies across stakeholders.Hold a bachelor's degree (NZQA Level 7) (essential).Hold a Library qualification and/or professional body membership (desirable).Leadership experience, including team management, recruitment, training, and change management.A proven ability to manage public inquiries and build strong stakeholder relationships.Strong computer literacy and the ability to upskill and train team members on emerging technologies.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a knack for clear and concise messaging.Superior decision-making and problem-solving skills.An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.Mahi Ngatahi | Who You Will Work WithYou will work alongside a diverse professional Library team who provide a range of services, resources, and expertise that support undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching, and that enhance world-leading research and innovation.Nga Painga o UC | Why UCNga Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our akonga and staff.We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity.
The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions.The closing date for this position is: 17th January 2025 (midnight, NZ time)Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to ****** must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.
If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.
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