This is an exciting opportunity to step into a newly created role and provide strategic operational leadership for the Group Services function within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

Reporting to the Director of Faculty Operations, the Manager of the Group Services function is accountable for planning, guidance, management, and championing a professional service culture within Group Services.

You will play a critical role in supporting the Faculty by developing a deep understanding of the support needs of Academic Heads and academic staff. The Faculty has close to 5000 students and over 1000 staff committed to improving the health of our local, national, and global communities through excellence in teaching, research, and service. You would be expected to provide regular reporting of performance trends within the Faculty and advocating service improvements to the function Lead.

Key responsibilities include:

• Staff Leadership including development, mentoring, and providing direction for professional staff and ensuring they have the training and resources to perform effectively and achieve agreed goals.
• Strategy and Planning including leadership in the development of technical strategies and plans, innovation, strategic procurement & asset management, KPI’s, and Financial budgets.
• Operational Leadership for Group Services which includes management of workforce and allocation of resources, capability, budget, process improvement, policy, and legislative requirements and some facilities management.
• Responsibility for implementing and monitoring Health & Safety performance standards as per University and legislative requirements.
• Working with Academic Heads and Group Services to develop strategic and operational plans in support of teaching delivery.

For more details please see the POSITION DESCRIPTION

Who are we looking for?

• The successful candidate will have proven people leadership, management, and mentoring experience at a senior management level.
• You will be passionate about inspiring and growing people.
• You will have an advanced ability to influence and communicate effectively to a diverse range of stakeholders with strategic planning and implementation in complex environments.
• You are experienced in team building, change management, and working collaboratively.
• Experience in supporting the finance function in budget development and management across multiple areas.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear and concise reports.

What we offer

We offer an opportunity within New Zealand’s leading University that will have a positive impact on the lives of students. We also offer:

• Five weeks’ annual leave per annum.
• Up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Over 300 different career development courses and programmes.
• Discounted parking and various leisure and recreation services.
• A diverse and inclusive working environment.

For more information on the benefits of working here, please visit Staff Benefits.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Tuesday 6th October 2020 to be considered.

Please include a cover letter outlining what strengths you would bring to this position.

In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved quarantine for two weeks on arrival.

It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an off-shore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. For more information and updates on the border restrictions visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website. 

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz.