Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)Continuing (permanent) positionGenerous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunitiesAu Mahi | What You Will DoWe have an exciting opportunity for a Community Relations Manager to join the team within engagement. In this role you will coordinate UC's institutional programme of work with key external stakeholder bodies. You will ensure UC is progressing on commitments made to these key external stakeholders in our community and region. In doing this you will provide comprehensive and professional strategic advice and services to the AVC Engagement and leadership team in relation to the activities associated with UC's strategic plan and community commitments. It is essentail that you maintain high connectivity at all times with internal and external stakeholders, and promote a collaborative and cohesive working approach.Mou | Who You AreA successful applicant will have substantial (minimum 15 years') experience working in higher education, including:Successful record in strategy development and implementation in a complex environment, with the ability to translate strategic thinking into a succinct strategic planSuccessful record of integration of strategic development initiatives across a complex organisationExcellent analytic and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to communicate with senior stakeholdersProven experience negotiating sponsorship and funding for initiatives from industryAbility to quickly develop effective professional and collegial relationshipsEffective and proven motivational skills and experience across a diverse range of peopleActive commitment to upholding the values, tikanga (protocols and processes), kawa (rules) of cultural practice and traditions as guided by mana whenua, Ngai Tuahuriri, and valuing te reo Maori.Nga Painga o UC | Why UCNga Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our akonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Nga Uara | Our Values visit us here .We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/The closing date for this position is: 12 April 2024 (midnight, NZ time)Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to ****** must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.#J-18808-Ljbffr
