Innovation Programmes Designer & Māori Engagement

Theuniversityofauckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Auckland's Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) seeks an Innovation Programmes Adviser to plan, coordinate and deliver programmes and events across the portfolio. You will particularly drive selected Māori-focused programmes, recruit participants, and foster partnerships with academics, facilitators and community contributors.

You will collaborate with the wider CIE team, bring tikanga Māori capability, and contribute to an ambitious strategy that grows innovation

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering programmes and events in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, or related fields.
• Strong programme management and organisational skills managing multiple priorities.
• Experience engaging with Māori communities and understanding tikanga Māori.
• Ability to engage with Pacific communities and support participation initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and participant engagement.
• Experience working with facilitators, educators, academics or partners to deliver programmes.
• Initiative and practical approach in a busy environment.
• Commitment to te reo Māori development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, deliver and continuously improve assigned innovation and entrepreneurship programmes and events across CIE's portfolio.
• Manage the practical elements of programme delivery, including participants, contributors, communications, schedules, logistics, resources and post-programme reporting.
• Create high-quality participant experiences and help participants connect and progress through CIE's wider opportunities and pathways.
• Work with academics, facilitators, practitioners and other contributors to deliver engaging and effective programmes.
• Take particular responsibility for selected Māori-focused programmes, cohorts and activities.
• Support participant recruitment, outreach and relationship-building for these Māori-focused programmes and cohorts, as well as Māori participation across CIE's wider portfolio of programmes and opportunities.
• Bring the cultural capability and understanding of tikanga Māori needed to deliver Māori-focused programmes effectively and appropriately, and to support Māori participants across CIE's wider portfolio.
• Work collaboratively with other Programme Advisers and the wider CIE team to deliver a connected programme portfolio.

Skills

Programme management

Event delivery

Relationship building

Communication skills

Māori community engagement

Tikanga Māori knowledge

Education

Relevant qualification in education or related field

Job description

The University of Auckland's Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) seeks an Innovation Programmes Adviser to plan, coordinate and deliver programmes and events across the portfolio. You will particularly drive selected Māori-focused programmes, recruit participants, and foster partnerships with academics, facilitators and community contributors.

You will collaborate with the wider CIE team, bring tikanga Māori capability, and contribute to an ambitious strategy that grows innovation