Manager, Business Support

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are now looking for a highly motivated Business Support Manager to join our team at the University of Auckland. In this role you will lead and manage administration and facility services supporting the division's operations. You will also coordinate the divisions business continuity and health safety and wellbeing procedures. Communication is vital in this role, along with solid administrative and facilities experience. We are looking for someone who has strong team leadership and management qualities. Managing four direct reports and making key contributions at a management level, you will work collaboratively and flexibly with all stakeholders to deliver effective services in a complex environment. This opportunity will also involve management of small to moderate scale facilities projects, financial asset management, and chairing the health, safety, and wellbeing committee for the division.

This role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, on a fixed-term basis for 13 months. The salary range for this role is $80,900- $99,900 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree, relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, knowledge, and training.
• 3 - 5 years experience in facilities, operations, or administrative support role working with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and management experience within a complex working environment.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in project coordination and change management.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective and productive partnerships with stakeholders.
• Experience developing and implementing processes, systems, and services.

Preferred

• Leadership in a tertiary organisation.
• Financial and asset planning.
• Facilities management and support.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 25/11/2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the abovementioned skills and experiences. Please note that we may close the advert earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

Please reach out to Rhian Muir - [email protected] for more information. Please note that we are happy to answer your questions but do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz