• Do you want to lead academic excellence and debate in public policy and public management?
• Do you have innovative approach, motivation, resilience, and a demonstrated strategic vision?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Head of School. The Head of School will lead the School of Government in promoting academic excellence and debate in public policy and public management, along with further developing capability within the public sector. Given the Wellington School of Business and Government's unique position in the capital city of Wellington, directly opposite Parliament, the Head of School of Government is ideally situated to contribute to a strategy of engagement with the public sector, while enhancing the scholarly activities of the School.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant higher-level academic qualification and have strong credibility through international academic research and engagement. A passion for excellence in teaching and research with a commitment to an outstanding student experience is important for success in this position. You will lead school engagement with tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in research and teaching. You will have the ability to build effective teams in a multi-disciplinary and complex environment, combined with a track record in collegial leadership and a deep commitment to equity and diversity will be essential.

With strong professional and personal credibility, this role will suit an intellectually agile leader with an innovative approach, demonstrated strategic vision, motivation and resilience. The ability to successfully engage diverse stakeholders at a senior level nationally and internationally, is essential to create new opportunities in a constrained economic environment.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

The School of Government is one of six schools located in the Wellington School of Business and Government which holds the 'triple crown' (AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA) of international accreditations. We are looking for a Head of School of Government to help us to continue to build our pre-eminence as a Faculty expert in business and government.

From 31 January 2022, a COVID-19 vaccine mandate will apply to all University staff, students, contractors and visitors. For more information see: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/covid-19/vaccine-mandate

Contact details for vacancy

If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Brenda Bongiovanni (brenda.bongiovanni@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application steps and information

For applicants who are not NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, we recommend you check the NZ Immigration website for updates related to Covid19 restrictions on entry to New Zealand:https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19

Download and complete the University Application Form

Click Apply Now Button at the base of the advert, follow the process to enter your contact details and add your CV in the online form.

Please include a cover letter in your application, telling us why you're a great fit for this position then email the completed application form, cover letter and any other supporting documentation to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

Applications close Friday, 27 May 2022.

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