Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityThe Faculty of Science is seeking an experienced and motivated Academic Services Manager to join our professional services team.This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and organised leader who can not only deliver on the operational aspects of the role but who also has demonstrated experience in leading a diverse team and supporting the Faculty of Science in delivering high-quality academic and student services to students, faculty members, and staff.This is a professional staff leadership position responsible for overseeing a wide range of administrative and operational functions, including, student support services, academic compliance and developing and driving strategy while building successful relationships across the Faculty and services such as Student Hubs, the School of Graduate Studies and central Student and Academic Services to ensure our students receive a seamless and holistic service while at University.The successful candidate will be a proactive and results-oriented individual with a strong background in academic administration, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with academic staff and students.This position will be reporting directly to the Director of Faculty Operations.This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position.Remuneration is between $96,800 - $113,840 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description He kōrero mōu | About youTo be considered for this position, our ideal candidate will bring: Significant experience from a similar management role, where you led a team, implemented strategies and displayed operational planning. Experience in working with and understanding the needs of a diverse range of stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Demonstrated skills and experience in team building, change management and working collaboratively. Confidence in financial acumen, reporting and providing insights. Experience in working with and understanding the needs of a diverse student population, with a commitment to promoting Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe 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 leaveIn 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 BenefitsMe pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 28th February 2025 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 Sharon Kishore (Recruitment Consultant) via sharon.kishore@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.
