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__________PROPERTY AND CAMPUS DEVELOPMENTKĀ RAWA ME TE WHANAKEHAKA PAPA TAURIMAThe role | Te mahiAre you looking for more than just another project? At The University of Otago, we offer a career that’s rich in variety, purpose, and professional growth.Here, it’s not just about the big, shiny builds. It’s about meaningful work that shapes the future. From heritage restorations, minor adaptions or renewals, cutting-edge laboratories and accommodation upgrades to complex refurbishments, we manage a wide range of concurrent projects across our campuses —all tied to a bigger picture.Our team is backed by strong strategic alignment, enabling Pae Tata, the University’s strategic plan to 2030 and with a long-term campus master plan underway, you'll be part of a transformative journey that blends vision with real impact.Our team was recently recognised with a Construction Project of the Year award for Te Rangihīroa College, a testament to the innovation, collaboration, and delivery excellence we bring to everything we do.We’re looking for someone who can add to this collaborative team environment. As a key part of our Capital Works team, you'll help shape and deliver a wide range of construction and infrastructure projects across our evolving campus environments.This is a client-side project management role, where success is driven as much by your ability to build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and provide clear leadership as it is by technical delivery. You will act as the University’s representative, ensuring projects align with organisational priorities and deliver value to end users and the wider community.You’ll be responsible for the full lifecycle of projects—ensuring scope, time, cost, quality, and stakeholder expectations are effectively managed and delivered. Core responsibilities include developing and managing project plans and programmes, overseeing design integration, maintaining robust governance and reporting structures, and ensuring value through cost and risk management.A key focus of the role is proactive stakeholder engagement. You’ll work closely with internal clients, consultants, contractors, and leadership to ensure alignment, manage expectations, and create positive project outcomes.Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako• Lead small to medium projects end-to-end.• Plan and deliver using effective scoping, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and stakeholder engagement skills• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and foster collaboration.• Proven delivery of capital works projects across construction or engineering.• Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to build trust and influence outcomes.Who we are | Ko wai mātouThe Property & Campus Development Division is responsible for the University’s built environment and property operations. The key goal for the division is to deliver value to the University and community through the unique character and purpose of our physical places.Further details | PūrokoThis is a full-time (37.5 hours), permanent position, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.The appointment range for this position is $96,587 to $105,532. Top of range $114,474.Along with a competitive salary, we offer a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and encourage work/life balance.You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.For further information regarding the role, please contact the Head of Capital Works, Wes Jenkins via the contact details below.Application | TonoTo submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600863 will close on Sunday, 14 June 2026.Applications may be reviewed as they are received, the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.Additional InformationContact: Wes JenkinsPosition details: Job DescriptionFurther Information: Department WebsiteCreate an email with a link to this vacancy: Create emailLocation: About Dunedin

Build student connections, promote education pathways, and engage schools and communities to inspire future learners. Inspire future students through meaningful engagement Flexible part-time role with variety and purpose Build strong community and school partnerships Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of education by connecting prospective students and communities with the life-changing opportunities available through the University of Waikato. Actively promote the Division of Education programmes’ and experience to prospective and current students in order to drive enrolments, inspire student engagement, and help foster a sense of community and motivation. No two days are the same in this highly relationship-focused role. You will coordinate communications, events and engagement activities, while building meaningful connections with schools, career advisers, community groups, students and whānau. A key focus of the role is increasing participation from communities that have not traditionally engaged with university study. You’ll use your initiative, communication skills and collaborative approach to create positive experiences that enhance the University’s reputation and support our wider engagement goals. This is a part-time role (0.5 FTE, 18.75 hours per week), with flexibility around days and hours of work. The role includes visits to schools, occasional travel, and some events outside standard business hours. Salary will be in the range of $87,624 to $100,214 per year pro rata ($43,812 to $50,107 actual salary range), depending on the skills, knowledge and experience you bring. For more information on this role please see the position description, or for a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Klaus Reiter, Director of Academic Operations, at [email protected]. Ko wai koe? – Who are you? If you are passionate about tertiary study, the value of University qualifications and encouraging people to achieve their full potential by furthering their studies, then we want to hear from you. You will have the ability to build strong relationships: this includes strong internal partnerships with other teams across the University, effective working relationships with schools, senior leaders, teachers and career advisers, and most importantly supportive relationships with prospective students and their whānau from a range of backgrounds. You would have demonstrated very strong communication and negotiation skills, are comfortable working in complex situations that require a growth mind set. Strong relational intelligence and the ability to work alongside and motivate others to achieve a common goal are also essential. You are a highly organised professional who loves working with people in a fast-paced environment. Ideally you will have a relevant tertiary qualification and experience in Marketing, Communications or Public Relations. Ko wai mātou? – Who are we? Te Wānanga Toi Tangata Division of Education includes Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education, Wilf Malcolm Institute of Educational Research, Te Whai Toi Tangata Institute of Professional Learning and Poutama Pounamu. It boasts a richness of research led teaching and professional learning in education in areas including initial teacher education, education and society, human development and digital learning. The Division offers academic programmes in social sciences in education and initial teacher education at undergraduate level, and a range of programmes from counselling to educational leadership. He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position? We want you to be part of our success! Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits. The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here. Ko te Tangata – For the People The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa. Applications Close on Friday June 5, 2026 Requisition Number 1003659

__________HUMAN RESOURCES | TE WĀHANGA MATUA PŪMANAWA TANGATAAbout us | Mō mātouThe University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has been a renowned place of learning and discovery for more than 150 years. We strive to become an even more successful, globally influential university, committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our Vision / Ko te Aronga is for our people and knowledge to transform lives, connect communities and nurture the environment in Ōtākou, Te Waipounamu, Aotearoa, the Pacific, and the world.Our Human Resources Division is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that enables the university to attract, retain and develop the people we need to achieve our goals.The Role | Te mahiOur Change Management team provides specialist change management advice and support, leading activities focused on the people side of change. Working alongside University leaders and in partnership with project managers, we support the achievement of strategic goals and the successful delivery of projects and initiatives across the University, including building and space projects, relocations, process improvements, system implementations and organisational change initiatives.As Change Manager you will develop and implement change management strategies to engage stakeholders, minimise resistance and maximise the success of change initiatives. This role will have a particular focus on supporting building and space related projects and initiatives, including staff relocations, changes to work environments and initiatives designed to improve how our spaces support teaching, research and professional services. You will deliver, review and monitor end-to-end change deliverables to increase business readiness, support staff to successfully adapt to change, and ensure that changes are effectively communicated, adopted and sustained.What you’ll do:• Apply structured methodologies to develop, deliver and monitor appropriately scaled and effective change management strategies and plans.• Identify and connect with key stakeholders, listening and responding to their needs and gathering feedback.• Ensure communications about change supports project progress and keeps staff engaged and informed about project activities.• Conduct change impact assessments on people, processes and systems; analyse the University’s readiness for change and tailor change strategies to meet the different needs of impacted groups.• Support and coach project sponsors and managers in their critical roles leading change.• Identify, and prepare recommendations to mitigate risk associated with proposed changes to minimise impact on other business as usual (BAU) activities.Skills and Experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako• Relevant tertiary level qualification or recognised qualification(s) appropriate to the role.• Previous experience in change management, human resources management, project management, or relevant discipline.• Proven executive stakeholder management experience and a consultative and partnering approach with stakeholders.• Knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, disciplines and tools.• An inquisitive nature and a genuine interest in people.• Be resilient and self-motivated with the ability to influence others to achieve results.• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and make valuable contributions within a team.While previous experience in change management is valuable, we encourage applications from individuals who are confident in their ability to succeed in this who bring enthusiasm, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.Further details | PūrokoThis is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.Some travel may be required to attend other University campuses.The appointment range for this position is $96,587 to $105,532 per annum. Top of the range is $114,474.A competitive benefits package is on offer, including wide ranging learning and development opportunities, a competitive salary, 5 weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.For further information, please contact Alan Richardson via the email address below.Application | TonoTo submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600868 will close on Sunday, 14 June 2026.Additional InformationContact: Alan RichardsonPosition details: Job DescriptionFurther Information: Department WebsiteCreate an email with a link to this vacancy: Create emailLocation: About Dunedin

Have you got 3+ years' experience in gallery work and/or the museum environment?Do you hold a postgraduate degree in art history, curatorial/museum studies, or fine/visual arts?Are you interested in the visual arts and have the ability to think creatively, with eagerness to work in a university environment?Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Kaiwhakarākei (Te Pātaka Toi) - Curator to join the Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery team on a permanent, part-time (0.5 FTE) basis. The role involves working alongside the Manutaki - Director in the preparation and realisation of the exhibition programme, and includes responsibility for public programming. We are a small and close-knit team dedicated to delivering a thought-provoking, research-driven and contextually relevant programme. We are looking for someone who is excited by the possibilities of exhibition-making and audience engagement, knowledgeable about contemporary art and its histories, and who is eager to work in a university environment. Key responsibilities: Contributing to an exhibition programme that maintains critical connections to our art histories, with contemporary relevance and lasting significance. Developing a public programme which deepens and extends the impact of the Gallery's exhibition programme and its core ideas.Working in close dialogue with the Manutaki - Director, including supporting projects through research, editorial assistance and on practical aspects of the gallery’s operation. Ō pūmanawa - About youYou will have a strong track record as a curator, writer, and a confident communicator. You will have an understanding of, and commitment to, the role of public programming in deepening and expanding the impact of exhibitions and their ideas. You will be a knowledgeable, enthusiastic advocate for the arts and art histories with the skills and empathy to work with artists, curators, critics, scholars, students, and the media. Key requirements:Postgraduate degree in art history, curatorial/museum studies or fine/visual arts or relevant equivalent.3+ years' experience in gallery work and/or the museum environment.Excellent knowledge of art and its histories, including Aotearoa New Zealand art history.Demonstrated interest in the visual arts and ability to think creatively.Proven ability to research and write, using a range of analytical and interpretative tools, and to prepare texts using appropriate language for different contexts: press releases, wall texts, labels, proposals, exhibition catalogues, etc. Strength in communication, including skills in oral presentations of various kinds, to various audiences including peers, students, supporters, and the public.Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page. Close date for vacancy: 12 June 2026.Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Abby Cunnane ([email protected]).How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.About UsMō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.