"Manu Taiko - Associate Director, Reporting and Institutional Analysis"

Korero mo te turanga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a permanent, full-time Manu Taiko - Associate Director, Reporting and Institutional Analysis to join the Strategy and Reporting team.

The role will be responsible for the following:

• Ensuring the university is compliant with government policy and funding requirements
• Planning and institutional information and reporting
• Overseeing strategic analyses
• Leading the enterprise data warehouse team and its programme of work

O pumanawa - About you

You will:

• be a motivated, customer-focused individual who can take the initiative, provide excellent administration and policy compliance
• thrive in this role with an excellent manner with people, an ability to influence and manage conflict, strong attention to detail, and self-management skills
• be a highly organised self-starter, natural relationship builder and leader, who relishes working collaboratively and contributing positively to a high performing team
• need effective time management and forward planning to balance deadlines and maintain a high standard of service to staff and external stakeholders
• have the ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive working with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Key requirements include the following:

• Detailed knowledge of the New Zealand university system, current tertiary reforms and an appreciation of the challenges universities face
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and direct the activities of staff involved in projects
• Ability to gather, validate and interpret data from a wide variety of sources
• Ability to develop processes and procedures to ensure quality of the data
• Ability to write clearly and communicate ideas concisely in varying situations and formats
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and planning skills
• Confidence and ability to ensure that management staff deliver on accountability requirements as requested
• Ability to organize and present complex and detailed information to varied audiences
• Team orientation comfortable with a collective approach and the ability to relate to people of a wide range of ages and ethnicities
• Ability to manage the work of others as well as your own
• Ability to work independently and problem solve
• Ability to regularly work independently utilising discretion and independent judgment over matters of significance in a fast paced environment and possess the reasoning, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills necessary to work with teams of various university constituents
• An exceptionally high degree of responsibility, creativity and latitude is required

Role description: If this link is not available, click here to see further information, including salary.

Close date for vacancy: Thursday, 9 October 2025. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Ryan Kerr (Ryan.kerr@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our career's page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

Etahi korero hai awhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Step into a dynamic team where every decision is a calculated move towards excellence! Our team is the brain behind the brawn, providing precise data to support staff in hitting the Universitys strategic goals. From insightful reporting to innovative tech solutions, were all about planning for success and managing information like pros. Join us and be part of a team that turns data into direction!

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