Senior Administrator - WSBG

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Senior Administrator - WSBG

• Location: Pipitea
• Type: Temporary
• Post Date: Tue Sep 21 04:51:14 2021
• Ref: 2433

• Are you an experienced administrator who thrives in a busy yet supportive environment?
• Do you enjoy working autonomously as well as contributing to a high performing team?
• Are you experienced with MS Office applications and database systems, with strong attention to detail?

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 a Senior Administrator in the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean, Wellington School of Business and Government on a fixed term contract until August 2022 due to an internal secondment. The role will support the Associate Deans, Learning & Teaching and International & Accreditation, contributing significantly to the portfolio responsibilities held by these two positions, as well as participating in the strategic priorities of the Business School.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learning and Teaching Portfolio Support including activities related to assurance of learning, curriculum mapping, staff and tutor workshops to enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching across the Business School
• International and Accreditation Portfolio Support including activities related to the internationalisation of WSBG programmes and courses, administrative support and project management for accreditation including the forthcoming renewal proposal of the faculty’s EQUIS accreditation
• Operational Support which includes project management, event and committee support through to transactional finance and HR processes.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder, who relishes working autonomously as well as contributing positively to a high performing team. You will need effective time management and forward planning to balance meeting deadlines and project goals, alongside the ability to maintain a high standard of service. The ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive working with a diverse range of stakeholders are important attributes you will bring to the role.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrable administrative skills based on a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Highly developed communication and analytical skills, with the ability to express complex matters in an accurate and consider form.
• Demonstrable experience in planning, prioritising and managing conflicting workloads on time and to budget.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in MS Office applications, and experience using database systems.
• Demonstrated client-centred approach and service delivery experience.
• Experience working with large volumes of information at a detailed level.
• Commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and tikanga Māori.
• Demonstrated ability to build and work in collaborative peer and other stakeholder relationships.

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

Our team is supportive, likes sharing ideas, and working in a collaborative style. We offer you flexible working arrangements, learning & development programs for te reo Māori, and job-sharing options. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to the Learning & Teaching and International & Accreditation goals within the Business School.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 5 October 2021

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Karen Smith at [email protected] . But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and Information

For applicants who are not NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, we recommend you check the NZ Immigration website for updates related to Covid19 restrictions on entry to New Zealand: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19 .

Download and complete the University Application Form .

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Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you’re a great fit for this position then email the completed application form, cover letter and any other supporting documentation to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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