Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa (Project Manager) - Toitū Te Reo Workstream

Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa (Project Manager) - Toitū Te Reo Workstream at University of Otago, Otago

Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka/University of Otago We are the University of Otago and are committed to Te Tiriti as set out in Pae Tata and Vision 2040. We welcome your interest in this role. Our Vision / Ko te Aronga is for our people and knowledge to transform lives, connect communities and nurture the environment in Ōtago, Te Waipounamu, Aotearoa, the Pacific, and the world. Nau mai haere mai - join us on this journey! Te Tari o te Pou Koko Māori/Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori Te Tari o te Pou Koko Māori provides strategic advice through:

1. Leading the development and implementation of the University's Māori academic research and teaching objectives, strengthening Māori content, delivery and methodology.
2. Leading and supporting Māori staff and students through new and existing networks, helping mātauraka Māori flourish and furthering places where Māori staff and students can be Māori.
3. Developing innovative ways for all students to engage and learn about, and in, te ao Māori.
4. Growing our research that engages with te ao Māori.

Te Mahi/The Role Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa/Project Manager is a newly established role within Te Tari o te Pou Koko Māori. This senior role will lead the launch of the Toitū Te Reo Workstream, a critical initiative to meet the needs of current and prospective kaimahi and tauira to work and learn in te reo Māori. The Toitū Te Reo Workstream will bring together current activity into four critical programmes:

1. Immersion: growing the skills and confidence of staff to work in te reo Māori.
2. Teaching, learning and assessment: clear frameworks and support for te reo Māori-medium teaching, learning and assessment.
3. Theses and Publications: more staff and students writing, examining and publishing in te reo Māori.
4. Policies and practices: providing opportunities for staff to utilise te reo Māori in core work activities.

You will play a key role in planning, implementing and reporting on this transformational workstream, supporting the success of the Whakamana i Te Tiriti o Waitangi Domain – such an exciting mahi to be involved in as we work together on bringing to life Pae Tawhiti 2040. You will be part of a tight-knit team leading the change and creating the legacy for generations to come. To be successful in this key role, you will:

1. have advanced proficiency in te reo and tikaka Māori.
2. demonstrate commitment to and expertise in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
3. have experience in project management, translating strategy into action, influencing organisational practice and contributing to transformative change.
4. have excellent oral and written communication and facilitation skills in te reo Māori and English.

Tertiary qualification and excellent understanding of the tertiary education sector would be a distinct advantage for this role. We are looking for people who exhibit personal integrity, sound professional judgement, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. This position is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week), located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. The appointments range for this role is $78,018 to $82,753, Top of Range $97,368. 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 please contact Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Māori, Professor Jacinta Ruru via the contact details below. Tono/Application To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2500337 will close on Sunday, 2 March 2025. Applications may be reviewed as they are received, the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi. #J-18808-Ljbffr