Team lead
University of Auckland–Auckland, North Island
$80,900 - $99,900 a year
Full time
About 3 hours ago, from Institute of Data New Zealand
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Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. We have eight academic faculties and 11 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

The School of Graduate Studies has overall responsibility for the development and oversight of policies and procedures for graduate programmes, and for the promotion of graduate study and advocacy for graduate students.

The School of Graduate Studies is committed to promoting graduate study and providing quality services to support the recruitment and success of excellent research students and so enhance the reputation of the University as an international graduate destination. We provide information and administrative services to all prospective and current postgraduate students. Our Postgraduate Advisers can help with doctoral, examination and thesis submission enquiries.

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Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking a Doctoral Examinations Team Lead to join our School of Graduate Studies (SGS), which is the central service division responsible for the management and enhancement of doctoral research programmes at the University of Auckland. You will lead a proactive and dedicated central team that manages the full doctoral examination process, part of the doctoral candidature function.

Taking on the new role of Doctoral Examinations Team Lead, you will ensure that the division provides expert and timely advice, decision making and support for internal and external stakeholders throughout the doctoral examination process from thesis submission to programme completion.

Your time will be split between managing the small team of dedicated examination coordinators, identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and, as part of the wider doctoral candidature team, ensuring a seamless journey for our candidates, supervisors and examiners. The list below gives you a snapshot of your key responsibilities.

Plan, organise, maintain and manage the operations for all stages of Doctoral Examinations across the University.
Provide advice, analysis and recommendations on high-risk cases to senior decision makers and make delegated decisions as required.
Provide leadership, mentoring and direction for staff.
Ensure staff have the appropriate level of responsibility, training and resources to perform their jobs effectively and achieve agreed goals.
Ensure high levels of service and su