Project Manager

• Do you have effective and efficient organisational and time management skills?
• Are you interested in an 8-month fixed-term, full-time role as a Project Manager?
• Have you got superior analysis expertise in relation to evaluation, planning and sequencing projects?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Project Manager to join Te Wāhanga Waihanga-Hoahoa - The Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation on an 8 month, fixed-term contract. The role will work closely with the Dean and sponsor of strategic projects to complete work that is required for international programme implementation, professional programme accreditation and academic programme reviews.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Management for:
  • The delivery, and establishing compliance, of the Zhengzhou University (ZZU) joint Educational Institute, including provision of support to the Associate Dean, International.
  • Professional programme accreditations, i.e., the accreditation of the Landscape Architecture programme by the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA) and supporting preparations for obtaining accreditation for the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP).
  • Establishing an Industry Advisory Board for accredited programmes and the Bachelor of Building Science (BBSc).
  • The academic review of the Architecture programme.
• Supporting strategic and project management capability building with in the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder, who relishes working autonomously as well as contribution positively to a high performing team. You will thrive in this role with an excellent manner with people, strong attention to detail and self-management skills. You will need effective time management and forward planning to balance meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of service.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to get things done, to use own initiative and work out how to make things work in a complex organisation.
• Effective and efficient organisational skills and time management.
• Great with people – able to build strong trusted relationships and challenge in a non-confrontational way.
• Strong communication skills – able to capture the essence of what the sponsor is seeking to deliver and decide and communicate that with the stakeholders – whether in reports or orally.
• Superior analysis skills in relation to evaluation, planning and sequencing projects.
• Open and innovative approach to solving problems.
• Team player – is there for the organisation not for self-aggrandisement.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

We offer a diverse, collaborative and supportive environment. You will have the chance to actively participate in shaping the implementation our international programmes.

There are many benefits to working at Te Heranga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington, including professional development opportunities.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 30 April 2024. We are open to applications from people wishing to work either full-time or work part-time.We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Robyn Phipps, Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation (robyn.phipps@vuw.ac.nz or 021 400 709). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, please include the position title and reference number (Project Manager, 1243).

Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the "CV/Resume" button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.