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The Copyright Officer supports the institution through maintaining and enhancing copyright and intellectual property framework, policies and processes to ensure the University of Auckland’s compliance with the Copyright Act 1994.
In this role, you will proactively identify and monitor legislative, policy and best practice developments and trends that may impact the University, initiate strategies to respond to them and advise on copyright standards and permission on the use of licences. This role offers an opportunity to draw upon your strong collaboration and communication skills and your experience in providing specialist advice and training to make complex content easy to understand and apply.
This role is the primary liaison within the University and with the Universities New Zealand and the external community in matters relating to its copyright and intellectual property programme.
The Copyright Officer also supports the New Zealand university sector with a range of copyright activities:
Law degree.
We are looking for someone with strong experience working with current New Zealand copyright legislation and its implementation in a large organisation with related experience managing copyright policy and practice.
Having worked with senior stakeholders in a corporate, university or large organisation, your communication and negotiation skills will be required to influence and manage effectively at all business levels.
You will operate with energy and passion, demonstrate a collaborative approach to work well with others, and model best practice principles and behaviours.
Important Skills | Nga Pūkenga MotuhakeThe University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of
2nd May2021to be considered.Please include a cover letter outlining what strengths you would bring to this position as well as stating your preference for a permanentor fixed term opportunity.
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.
