Head of School, IDEAschool

• Full Time
• Application Closes 22 Jun 2024
• Hawkes Bay - Napier
• Manager

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

Reporting through to the Executive Dean, Faculty of Education, Humanities and Health Sciences, this position is a pivotal role within our organisation, providing management and leadership to Te Kura Ahu Taonga | IDEAschool across the Hawke’s Bay, and Tairāwhiti campuses, including the delivery of EIT qualifications at partner institutions in China.

Key Responsibilities for the role include:

• Leading the development and implementation of a strategic IDEA School Annual Plan, achieving performance targets and objectives, as designated, whilst considering the needs of industry and inputs from the IDEAschool staff. 
• Monitoring and managing income, operational and staffing expenses and resource in accordance with faculty targets.
• In association with relevant parties, developing programme delivery plans that are consistent with programme aims, philosophy, curricular approach, policies and procedures.
• Encouraging research and professional development of kamahi across the whole school. Assisting the research group to complete a school research plan and provide support for both emerging and seasoned researchers.
• Ensuring the School reflects a commitment to high quality education and service, including liaison with relevant stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining excellent relationships with external stakeholders, particularly EITs Joint Education Partner, Zhejiang Yuexiu University (ZYU).
• Providing effective line management, including recruitment and appointment of new staff, orientation, mentorship, probation and performance review and management processes. 

He kōrero mōu| About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A relevant qualification (Master’s or equivalent would be an advantage) 
• Knowledge and experience of curriculum and programme development within undergraduate and postgraduate arts education frameworks.
• Proven experience in leadership and management.
• Knowledge and experience in working with international partners, and in particular the delivery of programmes in China.
• An understanding of the principles of cultural safety, a commitment to the development of a culturally safe working and learning environment, and a commitment to parity of student success.
• An appreciation of te reo me ōna tikanga Māori.

As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.

For more information please view the Position Description below.

Mō Mātou | About us

EIT a business division of Te Pūkenga, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairawhiti (Gisborne), Hawkes Bay and Auckland with learning centres located throughout the region.

EIT | Te Pūkenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply 

As a responsible employer and education provider, EIT | Te Pūkenga is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.

If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move then we encourage you to apply prior to 22 June 2024.  We will be assessing all applications as we receive them and if we find that your application is one we wish to discuss further with you, we may contact you before the closing date of this advertisement.

To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.