Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau| The University of Auckland

• The University of Auckland is New Zealand's preeminent University, with a turnover in excess of $1.3bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. With over 6,000 staff and 45,000 students, the University of Auckland is one of New Zealand's most significant and complex entities. _

We now have an exciting opportunity to appoint an
Associate Director for the University's Strategic Programme Office (USPO).

About the team | Mō tō mātou rōpū

Strategic Programs is part of the Organisational Performance & Improvement (OPI) Service Division, which is responsible for supporting business capability, service design & support, and strategy execution support.

Its responsibilities include implementation and delivery of strategic transformation projects, portfolio management, business case support and benefits management.

You will be joining a team that prides themselves on having built a vibrant, collaborative and flexible working environment. Stakeholders' current and future needs are at the heart of everything the team does.

Job Description:

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

Reporting to the Director, Organisational Performance & Improvement, you will oversee strategic and operational management of the Strategic Programmes team which includes skilled Project Managers, specialists in Change, Portfolio Management and Benefits Management.

You will be integral to realising the University's strategy through establishing relationships and becoming a key trusted partner of University leadership.

Some key areas of responsibility include:

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  Leadership
• leadership of the wider USPO team, including role modelling the University's and OPI's values to create a safe and high-performing environment. This includes driving innovation and excellence in processes, practices, standards and delivery.

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Strategy Execution

• Lead the establishment of strategy execution processes and practices that enable prioritisation agility and a focus on the most important strategic priorities that deliver the greatest value for the University.

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Practice Excellence and Innovation

• Support best practice development across Strategic Programmes and the wider project community. Lead the adoption of agile business practices within the scope of the role, optimising the digital operating model and enabling swift progression from ideation to delivery.

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Stakeholder Partnerships

• Build and maintain effective relationships, engagement and communication with senior leaders, stakeholders, colleagues and teams. Collaborate and influence at all levels to drive process and practice improvement.

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Position Description

About you | He kōrero mōu

In addition, the successful applicants will possess strong analytical ability coupled with an innovative and creative thinking style and robust business and technology acumen.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
• Career development programmes
• A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
• 6.75% superannuation scheme

For more information please visit our Staff Benefits page.

Additional Information

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

This position will be advertised both internally and externally and is due to close on the
8th of February 2023.

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

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