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Kia hiwa rā!
At Unitec - part of Te Pukenga, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our learners, their family and wider communities. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.
Te āheinga: The opportunity
As a Timetabling Specialist, you create efficient schedules for our programs, courses, and classes. You ensure that our teaching spaces are well-utilized, and students have manageable travel time between classes.
You will be in regular communication with our academic staff, working together to find solutions to often complex scheduling problems, particularly during peak periods. Your analytical skills will be used to improve scheduling tasks at Unitec, and you will provide valuable feedback on systems and processes.
Additionally, you will be responsible for managing the quality of data and databases, ensuring that they are up-to-date and accurate. You will also maintain a comprehensive documentation of timetable processes, work practices, and procedures, to ensure that these practices are effectively implemented across the department.
By taking on this role, you will be making a significant contribution to Unitec's mission of providing high-quality education to our students. We are confident that your expertise and dedication will help us to continue to grow and thrive as a leading academic institution.
Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the position.
He kōrero mōu: About you
You'll have:
- An understanding or desire to learn Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori, and the values and practices of Kaupapa Māori
- Evidence of active engagement in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces/environments
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people, including applicants, students, academic staff, senior management, support centres and external clients.
- Excellent personal accountability and workflow management, attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Experience in a Subject Matter Experience role, i.e. supporting staff, influencing, quality assurance systems
- The ability to compose and present correspondence of a specialist nature.
- Experience in an administration position or timetabling position
- High degree of proficiency in Office computing applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software such as PowerPoint and email.
- Demonstrated organisational ability that includes experience in meeting deadlines, prioritising competing demands and an ability to use initiative and work both with minimal supervision and as a member of a team
- Excellent analytical skills and a solution-focused way of working
- Timetabling experience from within a tertiary sector or similar (minimum of 2 years experience in similar role)
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
Desirable
- Experience in the Oracle suite of products, specifically PeopleSoft
Tā mātau rourou: What we offer
We might be biased but joining us at Unitec will mean you're committing to a work culture that you'll want to be a part of! You'll be working within a close-knit team and will also work closely with other teams across Unitec, giving you plenty of opportunities to get to know the wider group and the chance to give back to tomorrow's generation.
Tono mai: How to Apply
To be considered for this position, applicants must be a NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident.
Click APPLY. Application will close on 23rd of February 2024 at 17:00.
Please note: We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply.
Unitec - part of Te Pukenga is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
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