Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, with a turnover of $1.3bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 45,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

Our mission and values place strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Situated within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, the Medical Programme Directorate provides the governance and administration of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree. This includes oversight of its vision, priorities, and the implementation of processes to improve efficiency and integration of current and new initiatives across a number of clinical sites and departments.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Manager to lead and manage the provision of administrative functions, manage a team of professional staff, and oversee financial and strategic operational activities within the Medical Programme Directorate. This role will suit candidates who have worked in the tertiary education sector or within complex organisations, where you have developed excellent people management skills, strong influencing skills, and display flexible thinking with strong experience in developing and implementing projects and initiatives in a multi-stakeholder environment.  You will have experience of forming partnerships with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational activities of the programme are carried out coherently and efficiently.

Key accountabilities for this position include:

• Managing and co-ordinating the provision of academic administration and professional services, to support academic activities.
• Supporting the Academic Head with overview of curriculum, annual planning, and strategic operational planning.
• Contributing to oversight of the AMC accreditation process to ensure the Medical Programme Directorate has the capacity and capability to deliver services to the required standard.
• Collaborating with internal/ external partners and staff at clinical sites, ensuring that the services provided meet agreed service levels and deadlines.
• Provide strong, effective management to staff to ensure they contribute towards the team and faculty strategic goals. 

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

• You will demonstrate the ability to manage and co-ordinate the provision of academic administration and professional services, to support academic activities.
• Proven people management skills and experience, with strong influencing skills at all organisational levels.
• You will have the ability to translate complex demands into effective delivery.
• You will have strong numeracy and literary skills, with experience in financial budget management.
• Be highly proficient in using computerised systems including Microsoft Office, relational databases and organisation-wide enterprise software systems.
• Be able to show innovation and strive for continuous improvement.
• You will be an effective decision maker who is able to deliver results.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 8/02/2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Covid-19 Vaccination

The University of Auckland is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our staff and students.  All students, staff and visitors need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or medically exempt, in order to come onto our campuses or to take part in face-to-face University-managed activities. Therefore, we are only able to consider applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a New Zealand Ministry of Health issued medical exemption and evidence of this will be requested as part of your employment. You can read more about the University’s vaccination policy here.

Overseas Applicants

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 seven days on arrival.  

It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an offshore 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.

Equity

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