Poutoko Pūkenga Rangahau | Researcher Development Team Leader

Te Tumu Tuarua Rangahau | Deputy Vice Chancellor Research

• Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (permanent) position
• Competitive remuneration and generous annual leave provision

 Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!

He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Researcher Development Team Leader. Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Ōu Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha - The UC Team

The mahi undertaken at UC is the catalyst for positive changes. We are future focused, and role model respectful engagement, lead constructive culture and empower UC whānau to be the best they can be every day.  We do this by using the UC Values  to guide our processes and practices, along with our good judgement, expertise and strategic organisational relationships.  

The Postgraduate Team

UC is in the process of establishing Te Kura Tāura | UC Graduate School, transitioning from the more operations focused Postgraduate Research Office. You will join our busy team within the Deputy Vice Chancellor Research & Innovation (DVCR) office. The DVCR office, in conjunction with the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, provides over-arching vision and leadership in the core academic and research missions of the University. They lead the strategic direction and planning for learning, teaching and research and ensure that the strategic and operational linkages between teaching and research are strengthened and enhanced.

For more information about our team, please visit us @ Postgraduate office

What is it like to be a UC Researcher Development Team Leader ?

We are a large and complex organisation, so no two-days are the same!  Supported by your team in the Postgraduate Research Office/Te Kura Tāura you will enable your portfolio to operationalise the UC strategy.  By building trusted relationships, you will support the development of leadership capability and confidence through the provision of high quality and sustainable student- and staff-focused services.

The Researcher Development Team Leader is a key role in the development of Te Kura Tāura. You will lead your team to develop and implement proactive, customised and data informed practices to support the academic research journey of graduate research students. You will be responsible for the development of key milestones across the graduate research journey, integrated within a whole of degree profile of transferable skills and career development. You will work to provide key expertise in the development of supervisory practice and professional development at UC to support our academic supervisory practices.

 

Tell us what you can bring to our whānau

We are looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience relevant to learning and teaching, educational development, and/or adult education. You will have a background in pedagogy and research in higher education. You will have an understanding of strategy development and implementation of new programmes to support student success, acknowledging the unique needs and experiences of the diverse graduate research student cohort. You will have a high degree of initiative and an ability to develop effective professional relationships, paired with excellent communication skills. Experience and technical competence in the development of online educational programmes, and in person workshops is preferred.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive working environment
• Generous annual leave provisions and competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities
• A unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite café's and eateries, and more

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit www.canterbury.ac.nz

The closing date for this position is: 25th September 2022 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.  Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.

Job Details

Reference #	11087
Posted on	26 Aug 2022
Closes on	25 Sep 2022 23:55
Location(s)	Christchurch
Expertise	Consulting & Strategy, General Mgmt/Executive, Information Technology, Project Management
Job level(s)	Experienced, Management
Work type(s)	Continuing (Permanent) full-time
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