Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, with a turnover of $1.1bn, including research revenue of over $200m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
This vacancy is for a highly detail-oriented, self-managing Timetable Coordinator to create and deliver schedules for academic staff and students associated with the Bachelor of Optometry using custom-built software and Microsoft products. In addition to liaising with faculty and central timetabling staff to support creation of the teaching timetable structure for lectures and labs annually, the Timetable Coordinator schedules staff and Part IV and V students into clinical activities on-site at the University of Auckland Eye Clinic and off-site with multiple partners throughout the year.

This role is based at the Grafton campus and is a Full-Time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday).

Remuneration:  $62,400k – $69,000k (depending on level of skills and experience)

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The School of Optometry and Vision Science is a part of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. We are the only Optometry school in New Zealand, and one of eight schools in Australasia with accreditation from the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand which enables graduates to practice optometry in New Zealand and in Australia. The university operates a full scope optometry clinic with a large and diverse patient base at its Grafton campus as well as external clinics at other sites throughout Auckland.

He kōrero mōu | About you
You will be someone who enjoys planning and creating solutions to complex problems. You will have a logical approach, self-motivated determination, and a proven ability to prioritise in order to complete the task by a deadline without close supervision. At the same time, you do not “set and forget” a plan; you will be keen to monitor whether the results meet expectations and then adapt or amend plans where necessary.

You will be someone who likes to understand the big picture and can translate that into operational detail, with accuracy and continuous improvement being values that underpin your work. You will be comfortable guiding and directing people to obtain the information you require to ensure the smooth delivery of solutions and can confidently and clearly communicate with a wide range of people to ensure they understand where they need to be (and when).
 

You will have experience with scheduling and/or experience working within a complex environment such as tertiary education. You will be proficient with using Excel with Intermediate level, with an eagerness and confidence to develop your technical skills.

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. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Sunday 8th September 2024 to be considered. We may close this advert early if we have a large number of applications. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Naomi Twigden (Group Services Team Leader) on [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

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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