Senior Programme Coordinator

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Senior Programme Coordinator

• Location: Pipitea
• Type: Temporary
• Post Date: Wed Sep 1 03:42:28 2021
• Ref: 2211

• Are you an experienced programme or project coordinator based in a complex and diverse environment?
• Do you have knowledge and experience with web-based file management systems?
• Are you good at stakeholder management and relationship building at all levels of an organisation?

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 Senior Programme Coordinator to join the Southeast Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence (SEACAPE) for a fixed-term contract until June 2023.

The purpose of the SEA CAPE is to prepare New Zealanders to engage with and do business with Southeast Asia markets while supporting and developing New Zealanders’ knowledge and understanding of these markets. The SEA CAPE is one of the three CAPEs operated by a consortium of four universities, including Victoria University of Wellington, University of Auckland, University of Otago and University of Waikato.

Working closely with the Director, the role will be responsible for ensuring that SEA CAPE’s existing portfolio of activities are well executed and further raise SEA CAPE’s profile.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

This role calls for someone with a demonstrated record of coordinating and delivering integrated business, education and public engagement opportunities. You will also have proven experience in engaging with multiple stakeholders, good writing and communications skills, and strong planning skills.

Key requirements:

• Experienced programme or project coordinator, particularly based in a busy, fluid and multi-faceted environment.
• Organising, managing and delivering several projects simultaneously, often in time-sensitive situations with proven ability to plan and meet deadlines.
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships at all levels in an organisation and with service providers and external stakeholders.
• Communicating effectively with all levels in an organisation and with external stakeholders.

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 the opportunity to work with businesses, government agencies and educational institutions as our key stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wishes to build more skillsets and connections, as well as exposure to various facets of the conduct of an organisation.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 16 September 2021
Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Professor Siah Hwee Ang, Director of SEA CAPE 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

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