Solutions Designer, Office 365

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Solutions Designer, Office 365

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Temporary
• Post Date: Wed Jul 28 00:25:50 2021
• Ref: 1683

• Solutions Designer (Office 365), Full-Time, Fixed Term (1 Year)
• Are you passionate about creating a positive experience for end-users?
• Are you an excellent relationship builder and multi-tasker?

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 Solutions Designer to join the Digital Transformation team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role will be responsible for providing technical expertise on a number of small, Agile projects to build modular, easily rolled-out business solutions by developing collaborative tools built on the University’s Office 365 platform. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and build a series of collaborative tools on the Office 365 platform. 
• Articulate and deliver solutions across the wider Office 365 product set and remain current with the latest changes.  
• Provide technical expertise on a number of small, Agile projects to build modular, easily rolled-out business solutions. 
• Provide intelligent solutions that are quick to deliver and easily supported. 
• Collaborate with product owners to find elegant and usable solutions to business challenges, creating prototypes/MVPs to help communicate concepts and applying broad and functional knowledge to solve problems. 
• Build and maintain appropriate productive relationships or networks of contact. 
• Build and sustain appropriate positive and productive working relationships. 
• Create and sustain an appropriate image and profile of the area of work. 
• Consult widely to obtain several perspectives. 
• Demonstrate credibility with stakeholders. 

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a highly capable and experienced Solutions Designer with SharePoint/O365 expertise who provides technical solutions to the University’s Office 365 platform.

You will be responsible for managing and administering our SharePoint and Teams sites. You will also support our Digital Solutions projects.

You will demonstrable the ability to create a positive experience for end-users. You will be someone whose expertise results in smooth integration and efficient online collaboration.

Key Requirements:

• A solid background in the IT industry, with demonstrated and sound skills in systems analysis, software development and design, support and issue resolution.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365, Teams and SharePoint Online development & configuration using SharePoint Framework, Power Automate, Power Apps and Azure Function Apps.
• Proven capability with the following frameworks & languages: C# & .NET, React and PowerShell.
• Ability to build highly effective relationships with team colleagues and customers.
• Demonstrated experience in project development, lifecycles, methodologies, and scoping.
• Demonstrated experience in working across a number of projects simultaneously.

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

In return we offer:

• A challenging role progressing real improvements for staff and students
• An opportunity to embark on a career in IT
• A fast-paced environment with plenty of variety

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 12 August 2021

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Madhulika Sundar via email [email protected] in the first instance. 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.

Click Apply Now Button at the base of the advert, follow the process to enter your contact details and add your CV in the online form.

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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