Director, Research Office

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Director, Research Office

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Thu Mar 16 19:52:51 2023
• Ref: 5948

• Are you an experienced people leader in the research sector?
• Can you enable growth and diversification of research funding?
• Have you translated strategic goals into actionable plans and measurable outcomes?

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 tῡranga – About the Role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Director, Research Office. Reporting to the Vice-Provost Research the Director, Research Office is a pivotal role at the University that supports and enables the capability and performance of research at the University . Through collaboration with key stakeholders the goals of this role and the team it manages are to diversify and increase research income and innovation, leverage exciting research opportunities such as Horizon Europe , enable kaupapa Māori and mātauranga Māori research, support the development of researchers, and oversee the continuous improvement to research services and systems.

As well as being responsible for these ambitious and transformative programmes this role leads a dedicated team of professional staff and is responsible for translating the vision and strategy into an operating and capability plan that delivers measurable outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Increase the international standing of the University for research.
• Initiate and promote opportunities for the Research Office to engage with, and experience ngā tikanga Māori and te reo Māori.
• Develop and implement an ambitious service and support strategy that enables our research community.

Ō pῡmanawa – About You

You are an experienced people leader who understands and can navigate the research sector working collaboratively across organisational boundaries. You may have experience in the University sector with or at Crown Research Institutes, independent research bodies, or in related government departments where income growth and diversification as well as innovation have been demonstrated.

Your knowledge of kaupapa Māori and mātauranga Māori research means you have the skills necessary to ensure the University realises its opportunities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi to provide an operating environment and experience that facilitates meaningful research partnerships and networks with all stakeholders.

You are outcome focussed and understand the services researchers need to succeed and how to deliver them. Analytically minded, experience focussed, and financially astute, you can see the big picture whilst ensuring core systems and processes are in place to enable ambitious targets to be met. Your leadership experience means you can galvanise teams and influence senior colleagues to achieve tangible results, both financial and non-financial.

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

The Research Office team plays a crucial role in supporting and strengthening the University’s research community, culture and capability through the services it provides. You have the unique opportunity to lead this team, challenge yourself, and support the team to achieve the goals (or more) of the University.

Role description

Close Date for Vacancy: 11 April 2023
The University reserves the right to close this advert early and telephone screen before the closing date.

In addition to your CV, please provide a cover letter outlining not only your interest in the role but also your experience in research funding growth and/or diversification and your experience in supporting excellent research for transformative impact.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Margaret Hyland – Vice-Provost Research ([email protected] ). 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 Now Button at the base of the advert. 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 have any issues uploading your application, please email the completed application form, cover letter and CV to [email protected]  stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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