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Director of Tai Poutini Polytechnic

Tai Poutini Polytechnic

Greymouth

Full time, Permanent

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Tai Poutini campus on the West Coast.
• This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional who can collaborate effectively with the senior and executive leadership teams across the network. 
• This role requires a resilient and values-based presence amongst the leadership team, as well as interconnecting and influencing the wider teams of Tai Poutini.
• Make a real difference to learners across the stunning West Coast of the South Island.
• Affordable lifestyle living on the West Coast (New Zealand’s most affordable region).

Mō Mātou - About us

The Tai Poutini business division of Te Pūkenga delivers a diverse portfolio of vocational education programs and learning pathways designed to meet the unique training needs of the South Island West Coast, as well as satellite campuses across the country This division is composed of three teaching departments that offer a range of qualifications across various levels, complemented by dedicated learner support services. To enhance our educational offerings and operational capabilities, we collaborate closely with the Ara Business Division within the Te Pūkenga network. This partnership enables us to provide comprehensive support for key enabling functions, ensuring our programs are both effective and responsive to the evolving demands of the vocational education sector.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi – About the role

The Director of Tai Poutini plays a pivotal leadership role in ensuring Tai Poutini’s campuses throughout New Zealand, in particular on the South Island’s West Coast, deliver quality vocational education guided by the needs of industry, iwi partners, and community stakeholders. This position commands comprehensive oversight of the day-to-day campus operations and a deep, proactive engagement with every facet of the campus’s academic and operational life. In doing so, the Director ensures the delivery of high-quality, learner and community-centric educational services aligned to regional needs. Furthermore, the Director adeptly aligns campus activities with the strategic objectives of the Te Pūkenga network, enhancing this alignment through active collaboration with the Ara Business Division. This role not only demands meticulous management of daily operations but also fosters a deep appreciation and engagement with the broader educational and community environment, ensuring that the campus’s activities support and advance the broader goals set by the Regional Executive Director. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills/Experience

• Strong leadership skills with experience in working collaboratively with a range of people.
• Able to plan, budget, negotiate, and manage resources to achieve required outcomes.
• Demonstrated awareness of equity, cultural and bicultural issues and a commitment to biculturalism and the ability to translate these into action.
• Operational management experience in a tertiary education environment and formal management qualifications. 
• Excellent team development, management, and motivational skills.
• Exercise a balanced and informed approach to problem solving, as well as situations involving change, stress and conflict.
• Actively engaged in the West Coast community with a proven ability to forge and leverage strategic partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and contribute to the development of new initiatives.
• Enjoys working with a wide range of people from different backgrounds with different needs.
• Exerts a positive influence, and able to gain trust and cooperation.
• Enjoys learning and grows own capability and that of others through it.
• Enjoys working with a wide range of people from different backgrounds with different needs.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

For further details and to apply, please go to our website https://tpp.ac.nz/about/careers/ or email [email protected]

To be eligible for this position, you must hold a NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Police vetting will be undertaken.

Useful links:

The awesome West Coast: Welcome to the West Coast | West Coast NZ

Move from city to coast: The 90-second commute: Family's no-brainer move from city to Coast | Stuff

Rā Katinga - Applications close 31 May 2024

We reserve the right to close applications earlier than the application close date outlined above.