Special Projects and Operational Support Advisor

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Special Projects and Operational Support Advisor

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Contract
• Post Date: Mon Mar 4 00:18:05 2024
• Ref: 1078

• Do you have an eye for good organisation and enjoy simplifying complex processes into clear and straightforward material?
• Have you got experience developing and refining operating procedures and thrive working with complexity?
• Are you looking for a 4 month fixed-term, full-time role?

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 Special Projects and Operational Support Advisor who will have the opportunity to create a meaningful impact on how the University supports students in the Tauria - Student Interest and Conflict Resolution team. The Tauria - Student Interest team is the central point for students to receive advice and support about responding to threatening, inappropriate and concerning behaviour. This is a newly established, fixed-term role which will design, develop, and implement seamless and efficient operational processes for the Tauria team.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will:

• Be a motivated, solutions focussed individual with great communication and organisation skills.
• Have an ability to create clear processes from complex situations.
• Enjoy problem solving, have strong attention to detail and good self-management skills.
• Be a highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder, who relishes working autonomously as well as contributing positively to a high performing team.
• Need effective time management and forward planning to deliver a range of concrete projects for during your time in this role.

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

Our team is fast-paced, likes sharing ideas, and working in a collaborative style. We offer you flexible working arrangements.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 20 March 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 Alex Zuur, Manager, Tauria- Student Interest and Conflict Resolution ([email protected] , 021 64 1992). 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 (Special Projects and Operational Support Advisor (#1078). 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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