Adviser, Information and Records Management

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Adviser, Information and Records Management

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Fri Mar 15 03:27:32 2024
• Ref: 1139

• Do you have an interest in, and enthusiasm for information and records management?
• Are you a motivated, confident individual who can take the initiative and provide excellent client-centric services?
• Have you got strong communication and people skills and an ability to influence and enhance the services you provide?

Mō 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 tūrangawaewae, 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.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an Adviser, Information and Records Management to support the Information and Records Management programme, on a permanent, full-time contract. Your enthusiasm for information and records management and effective communication skills will enable you to influence staff while you build and maintain positive and productive relationships across the University.

The role is to act as a trusted Adviser to University staff by providing high quality advice, education and training for information and records management activities. The successful applicant will also assist in the management of physical records.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will:

• Be a motivated, confident individual who can take the initiative and provide excellent client-centric services.
• Thrive in this role with excellent communication and people skills, an ability to influence and enhance the services you provide, and a strong ability to self-manage while also working effectively with your colleagues.
• Enjoy taking on new challenges and strive to collaborate effectively within a team.

This role is busy, challenging, extremely rewarding, and interesting, with no day the same.

To be effective in this role you will have:

• A relevant University degree or tertiary qualification.
• A strong interest in, and enthusiasm for, information and records management.
• Basic knowledge of the legislation, regulations, standards and principles informing and underpinning information and records management including the Public Records Act 2005, the Privacy Act 2020, the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 and the Official Information Act 1982.
• A high level of computer literacy.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Our Information and Records Management team works collaboratively to support our colleagues University-wide with their information and records management practices. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to delve into all aspects of information and record management and develop their skills. We offer you professional development opportunities, including university-run workshops and programmes.

Role Description

Closing Date for Vacancy: 7 April 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Craigie Sinclair, Deputy University Librarian, ([email protected] , 04 463 5985). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form , please include the position title and reference number (Adviser, Information and Records Management, #1139). 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 [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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