Manutaki | Director, Strategy and Planning
- Do you enjoy engaging with pan-university teams and perspectives to collaboratively lead organisational development and planning efforts?
- Have you got a passion for higher education or public institutions, and committed to equity, community engagement, and principles like Te Tiriti o Waitangi?
**Korero mo te turanga - About the role**
Join Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington as our next Manutaki - Director, Strategy and Planning, leading a high-performing team at the centre of university. Focused on strategic development, planning, and reporting. This is a permanent, full-time role.
As part of the Tumu Whakarae - Vice-Chancellor’s Office, you will provide critical analysis, insights and decision support to the University’s leadership. You'll work alongside Te Hiwa - Senior Leadership Team to ensure alignment with our Strategic Plan, compliance with external reporting obligations and delivery of forward-thinking strategy that guides our decision making and reflects our commitment to excellence, community, equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
**O pumanawa - About you**
You will be a strategic thinker and collaborative leader. Experienced in planning, analysis, organisational development and someone who thrives on meaningful impact and engaging with a varying range of teams and perspectives.
**Key requirements:**- A relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in strategic planning and decision support.
- Proven expertise in performance reporting, compliance, and data governance.
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
- High analytical skills for dealing with varied data, being able to practically apply Data to relevant situations, enacting change.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in higher education or public institution settings is a plus.
- A values-led organisation with our marae at its heart.
- A vibrant campus in the capital city, surrounded by culture, politics, and innovation.
- The opportunity to shape strategic direction at a national and global level.
Apply now and be part of a university that’s committed to knowledge, community and making a difference.
**Close date for vacancy:** 01 June 2025.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.
**Mo Te Herenga Waka - About Our University**
Te Herenga Waka- Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching.
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’ve 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.
**Etahi korero hai awhina i a koe - Why you should join our team**
Step into a dynamic team where every decision is a calculated move towards excellence! Our team is the brain behind the brawn, providing precise data to support staff in hitting the University’s strategic goals. From insightful reporting to innovative tech solutions, we’re all about planning for success and managing information like pros.Join us and be part of a team that turns data into direction!