New Zealand Job Openings

Victoria University of Wellington

Senior Adviser, Curriculum Development

Kelburn

FULL TIME

August 25, 2024

Location: Kelburn
Type: Permanent
Post Date: Sun Aug 25 23:39:57 2024
Ref: 1848

Can you prioritise and self-manage while maintaining a high standard of service?
Have you got a tertiary degree and demonstrable experience in a role where quality assurance is key?
Are you a highly organised self-starter and great relationship builder with excellent written and oral skills?

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.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Senior Adviser, Curriculum Development to join Te Waikura - Academic Office on a permanent, full-time contract. The role will be responsible for providing oversight of curriculum proposals, especially those requiring an external approval process. The role will require developing relationships with staff and student representatives across the University to assist in the development of new curriculum content that fits within the objectives of our strategic plan. This role is busy, challenging and extremely rewarding.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
To thrive in this fast-paced role you will:

Have excellent people-skills, an ability to influence and to manage a variety of viewpoints.
Be able to prioritise and self-manage.
Be a highly organised self-starter and great relationship builder, who relishes working autonomously as well as contributing positively to a high performing team.
Need effective time management and forward planning to balance meeting deadlines and maintain a high standard of service.
Have the ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive working with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Key requirements:

Tertiary degree, or comparable professional experience in a similar role.
Demonstrable experience in a role where quality assurance is key, and attention to detail is essential, preferably in a tertiary education sector.
Outstanding people and communication skills including the ability to adjust to different audiences.
Excellent written and oral skills.
Must thrive on problem–solving, be able to prioritise and manage conflicting workloads and meet deadlines in an ever-changing environment.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
Our small, friendly team juggles an interesting mix of BAU and project-based tasks. Working both independently, and together as a team, we enjoy sharing ideas and working in a collaborative style. We offer a supportive, fun working environment with the chance to work from home on occasion. This is your chance to be an integral part of an exceptional group of people making a difference for the University and the communities we serve.
There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand’s top research university.
Role Description – Click here to see further information, including salary.
Close Date for Vacancy: 11 September 2024. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Linda Roberts, Manager, Curriculum Quality (linda.roberts@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.
Important - Application Steps and information
Please include the position title and reference number (Senior Adviser, Curriculum Development #1848). Then, 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 erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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