Engagement and Partnerships Senior Manager

Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

Updated: about 1 month ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 14 Aug 2024

  • Join Aotearoa New Zealand's university of opportunity
  • Spearhead efforts to increase Pacific community engagement, establishing AUT's unique role in the Pacific space at AUT and beyond
  • Full-time, permanent role - flexible locations across AUT campuses

As a university of technology and opportunity, AUT makes a positive and lasting contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific, and the world. It's Office of Pacific Advancement leads a collective commitment to the wellbeing and success of Pacific communities at AUT and beyond. Our programmes and initiatives span the student and staff experience; academic research development, impact and engagement; advocacy, and community-based collaborations and partnerships. AUT is the university with the largest proportion of Pacific students relative to its total student population in New Zealand, and these students are supported from entry through to research degrees and graduate pathways. We realise strategic initiatives of importance to Pacific communities locally and globally through education, research, professional training, academic opportunities, and partnerships.

Become our new Engagement and Partnerships Senior Manager

The Engagement and Partnerships Senior Manager has the responsibility for leading the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives aimed at fostering student, staff, and community involvement and engagement for the Office of Pacific Advancement (OPA).

In collaboration with OPA's senior leadership team and internal and external stakeholders, you will co-design, develop and implement AUT's inaugural Pacific Strategic Plan to inform a consolidated direction for AUT regarding its position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider Pacific region.

Acting as a bridge between AUT and our internal and external Pacific communities, this senior leadership position will spearhead efforts to increase engagement across OPA's initiatives, identifying AUT's unique role in the Pacific space and the priority areas AUT will take forward in the coming decade.

The role requires leadership of a newly established team to develop and implement a Pacific community engagement and partnerships plan on an annual basis to nurture meaningful engagement and collaboration with Pacific communities and stakeholders. This includes growing AUT's leadership in Pacific policy, research and advocacy in Aotearoa and the wider Pacific region. Along with designing and delivering an annual programme of community and cultural events to drive engagement and the visibility of Pacific at AUT, you and your team will work to promote OPA's activities through establishing and implementing a full end-to-end communications plan with the assistance of AUT's dedicated marketing and communications teams.

You'll need to possess a genuine service-leadership mindset, supported by effective organisational skills and a strong ability to develop and lead effective teams. Equally as critical is an authentic, collegial and positive leadership style which values diversity, working inclusively and embodies trustworthiness, confidence and kindness. You'll be a highly collaborative and influencing future-focused leader who listens and is passionate about driving positive change in partnership with Pacific peoples; whilst enabling ideas, innovation and encouraging proactivity to make things happen.

Please see the detailed position description for more information on key job accountabilities. 

Applications and Key Selection Criteria

Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter which explains a) why this particular role (and AUT) is of interest, and also b) how your experience aligns with the key experience and attributes we're seeking below:

  • Existing extensive relationships within Pacific communities, and knowledge of Pacific values and ways of knowing and being. The ability to operate and lead effectively and respectfully in Pacific cultural contexts is critical.
  • At least five years' experience in a relevant sector (e.g. education, social services, community development, communications, marketing etc.) developing and managing effective and mutually beneficial Pacific stakeholder relationships, both internally at multiple levels and with external bodies and the wider community.
  • Demonstrable track record in the development, implementation and evaluation of Pacific related strategy, plans, services, programmes and/or
  • Experience successfully managing staff and leading teams through an authentic, inclusive, consultative approach which coaches and develops others. Previous staff management experience is required.
  • Applicants must also have a relevant tertiary degree, preferably at postgraduate level.

    • Further Information:

    • Start Date - As soon as possible (to be agreed with the successful candidate).
    • Term -The successful candidate will secure a permanent, full-time appointment. A competitive remuneration package will be agreed, commensurate with skills and experience.
    • Referees - Applicants should also provide names, contact details and clarification of relationship for at least two potential referees. Referees will not be contacted without the prior consent of the applicant.
    • Enquiries - Please contact Caroline Cranston, AUT Recruitment Consultant - [email protected]
    • A Police Vetting Check and Credit Check will be undertaken as part of the pre-employment checks required, for the preferred candidate.

    Closing date for applications: 14 August 2024 at 11.55pm

    Reference: 89593

    *Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week  

    This role is considered a children's worker role and will be subject to safety checking as part of the Children's Act 2014 .   


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