Director - International

6 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Ara Institute of Canterbury Full time

**Madras Street Campus, Christchurch**

**Full time, Permanent**
- Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider.
- Leading an amazing, energetic and motivated newly formed team.
- Exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the Ara international team.

The International Team is a pivotal part of our Ara community within the Academic Division. Our mission is to drive the recruitment of international students, promote and facilitate student and staff exchanges, expand study abroad opportunities, and deliver offshore contracts. International education extends beyond diversifying Ara's income streams; it is critical to our success and strategy as a preferred global education partner. By lifting Ara's global presence, we enrich our local campuses with culture and diversity, preparing our students/ ākonga and staff/kaimahi to be active participants in an interconnected world.

Leveraging the benefits of International Education and the rich aspects it brings to Canterbury and Ara, significantly enhances our academic community. Our international team supports cross-functional teams across Ara, contributing to the entire ecology of our institution. This fosters an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and contribute to innovative thinking and global awareness, thereby strengthening our institution's reputation and impact, both locally and globally.

**Mō tēnei tūranga mahi - About the role**

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The International Director is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic management and oversight of internationalisation at Ara. This role encompasses:

- Management of Key Stakeholder Relationships: Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with offshore institutions and key government bodies, domestically and internationally.
- International Student Recruitment: Developing and implementing innovative strategies to attract and enrol students from around the globe.
- Staff and Student International Exchanges: Promoting and coordinating exchange programs to enhance global learning experiences.
- International Business Development and Return: Identifying and capitalizing on international business opportunities to ensure sustainable growth and return on investment.
- Lead Role for the Ara International Education Strategic Plan: Steering the development and implementation of the strategic plan to enhance Ara's international education initiatives.
- Building internal collaborations and partnerships: Ensuring there is alignment and understanding inside the organisation that enables execution and delivery of quality teaching and learning to international students locally and internationally.
- Fostering, Growing, and Overseeing International Partnerships and Foreign Territory Relationships: Building and maintaining strong international partnerships to expand Ara's global reach.
- Engagement with Local Industry and Economic Development Agencies: Collaborating with local stakeholders to support economic development and ensure alignment with industry needs.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills/Experience**
- Extensive experience in international education or an international business environment.
- Experience in the ITP (Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics) Sector.
- Operational Management Experience in a Tertiary Education Environment.
- Strategic thinking and development of strategic directions.
- Ability to translate vision and strategy into effective business and operational plans.
- Proven organisational and management skills.
- Significant experience in the international education sector, particularly within the tertiary education environment.
- Proven operational management experience in a tertiary education setting, with strong knowledge of cross-cultural dynamics and international student recruitment.
- Experience in the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITP) sector, with a focus on developing and managing international programs and partnerships.
- A relevant tertiary qualification.

**Mō mātou - About us**

Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

**Rā Katinga - Applications close 16**th** June 2024**

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