Vacancy: Portfolio Manager – Knowledge & Technology (Applications close 5pm, Monday 15 August 2016)

Portfolio Manager – Knowledge & Technology

Option for either full-time or part-time hours. Can be a permanent appointment or a secondment.

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• Work across New Zealand’s university sector
• Shape sector thinking and practice – particularly regarding libraries, technology and knowledge management
• Be a key part of the university sector’s interface into Government

Universities New Zealand is the peak body for this country’s eight universities. It coordinates work across the university sector on matters of common interest and it provides a constructive well-considered contribution to thinking and policy shaping in Wellington. Its work is overseen by a committee made up of the eight vice-chancellors.

Universities New Zealand has a number of portfolio managers each of whom has oversight for analysis, coordination and the shaping of strategy in a discrete area with particular issues or opportunities for the university sector.

This particular role is focussed on university support services – particularly libraries, technology and information/knowledge management. The role will ensure there is good coordination and sharing of knowledge across Government and the university sector by;

• Working across a range of university sector committees and working groups.
• Representing the university sector on a range of Government ICT and information management projects.
• Maintaining a good network of contacts across industry, Government and the university sector.

We are looking for someone who understands how technology, information management and knowledge management work individually and in combination across the university sector. You will be a strong systems thinker, with excellent skills in analysis and creative problem solving. You will be very capable at presenting ideas in person and on paper and will be known for your ability to generate successful outcomes in an environment where none of those you have to influence actually report to you.

In addition, you will have the following:

• Employment over at least five years in either the university sector or the public sector (relatively recently – eg, within the past 10 years)
• Substantial experience in the effective use of technology in a library or other knowledge and information management environment.
• Substantial experience in an advisory role with a policy and/or strategy focus. Ability to have credibility in influencing and advising at senior leadership levels (chief executives, librarians, CIOs, CTOs, etc).

Library or records experience would be an advantage as would an affinity for IT systems and a good understanding of the technology associated with teaching and learning.

Universities New Zealand is open to this role being filled either on a permanent basis or via a secondment. The role can also be taken up on either a part-time (minimum of three days a week) or full-time role.

To register your interest please send a CV and a short covering letter to Jackie.bailey@universitiesnz.ac.nz 

Applications close 5pm, Monday 15th August 2016