Senior Adviser, Information and Records Management

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Senior Adviser, Information and Records Management

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Wed Jan 17 21:00:07 2024
• Ref: 751

• Are you a proactive employee who can multiple deadlines successfully?
• Do you enjoy taking on new challenges and strive to collaborate effectively within a team?
• Have you got thorough knowledge of the Public Records Act and practical experience in records / information management?

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 for a Senior Adviser, Information and Records Management. This is an exciting opportunity be part of a team, working in a challenging and dynamic role in a complex environment.

In this role, you will provide high quality advice, and training for information and records management activities across all campuses, as well as lead IRM projects and manage physical records.

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.

To be successful you will have:

• A relevant university degree.
• A minimum of 5 years practical experience in records / information management.
• A thorough knowledge of the Public Records Act.
• Experience in the application of Disposal Authorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in managing multiple deadlines successfully and be proactive.
• Experience with M365.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, confident individual who can take the initiative and provide excellent client-centric services.

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

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 with their information and records management practices. The role covers all aspects of information and records management and is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop their skills, and progress further. We offer you professional development opportunities, including university-run workshops and programmes.

Role Description

Closing Date for Vacancy: 11 February 2024 - We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

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 . 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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