Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity 

The Digital Services team is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager on a 12-month fixed term basis. 

Projects are not limited to but include: cloud integration & migration for enterprise applications, identifying University digital car parking solutions from business case and beyond, and replacing and replacing the physical security incident management system. 

This is a full time (37.5hours/week) fixed term (12month) position, with a salary range of $115,001 - $132,700 per annum depending on skills & experience. For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.  

He kōrero mōu | About you

For these projects you will be expected to be a confident leader and driver of the delivery of the project. They will need to be completed within the agreed time frames while facilitating collaboration between key stakeholders. These stakeholders will be from third party vendors, our internal IT teams as well as the wider University faculty and service departments, mainly the Property portfolio for the above-mentioned projects. 

The main accountabilities for this position include: 

• Ensuring all aspects of organisational change have been identified and effectively managed in-line with recognised change management methodologies. 

• Developing, managing and monitoring project plans and their overall progress 

• Collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure that risks, issues, and blockers are managed effectively. 

• Provide necessary reporting and analytics on project progress and outputs. 

• Managing budgets which includes overseeing the project commitments/resource, forecasting costs against budget, and preparing monthly forecast reports 

• Managing relationships and communications with all stakeholders, promoting the projects and the benefits to be delivered 

You will become a member of the well-established high-performing and collaborative team, where you will need to form quick partnerships with key stakeholders throughout the University's diverse and complex environment. 

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

Connect | Rātonga Matihiko is the IT Group within the University and is responsible for the delivery and support of applications, infrastructure and end-user devices to support the University's core functions of Teaching, Learning and Research within Faculties, Large-Scale Research Institutes and the supporting Service Divisions.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.  

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 28th March 2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. In your application, please state if you are interested in the permanent position. fixed-term position or open to either.

Please reach out to Lisa Matthews via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email

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, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz