Academic Programmes Adviser

Company Description
**Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland**

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

Academic Services provides leadership and excellence in academic administration services to internal and external stakeholders. Services are delivered in partnership with faculties and supported by a customer service and process governance framework.

**Job Description**:
**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

We are on the hunt for an Academic Programmes Adviser to join our team This is an important role in which you will be providing advice on programme and course development to support the University’s academic and curriculum development and approval processes and quality assurance framework.

Some responsibilities of the role are:

- Provide expertise and knowledge to support academic leaders and other staff in the development.
- Review academic proposals and review documents against complex criteria to ensure they meet University and CUAP requirements.
- Coordinate University-wide activities relating to quality.
- Review online and print publications to ensure the accuracy of course and programme information and propose alternative suggestions.
- Support the functioning of relevant committees, such as Academic Programmes Committee and Academic Programmes Sub-committee, including the preparation of agendas and minutes.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with academic leaders and faculty staff to build consistency, knowledge and trust across the University.

The salary range for this role is $54,700 - $68,200 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. This is a permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week role.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

**Qualifications**:
**He kōrero mōu | About you**

We’re looking for someone who has:

- A very keen eye for detail
- Good communication skills, especially in writing, able to communicate complicated ideas coherently and clearly
- Experience working in a complex regulatory environment
- A methodical and organised approach, able to plan their work in advance and prioritise their workload
- A proactive attitude, self-starting and reliable
- Strong relationship-building skills which will allow them to build productive partnerships with their numerous key stakeholders, including the wider Academic Programmes team and the various committees they will be supporting.

Additional Information
**Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team**

We’re a dedicated team committed to providing quality support in the development and review of academic programmes and publications. The team is small, but with an extensive array of external key stakeholders, and we have a supportive, flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is valued.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**

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

We also offer a 6.75% superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, discounted onsite childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information please visit our Staff Benefits page.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 25/8/22 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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