Associate Director, Digital Engagement (3447) Kelburn, Wellington Central, New Zealand
- Do you have experience at a senior level in digital with a large organisation?
- Can you build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders?
- Do you have a demonstrable history in delivering against objectives and budgets?
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.
Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for an Associate Director – Digital Engagement. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the execution of the University’s web presence and other digital assets to achieve engagement and marketing goals.
This is a pivotal role in a team working collaboratively across the University to elevate its reputation in digital channels and increase engagement from key stakeholder groups domestically and internationally. Audiences include current and prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students, the campus community, alumni, industry, government and other interested stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership of web and digital content strategy, and user experience across a large and complex channel of more than 120 websites.
- Contribute to digital marketing campaign development and the presentation of the University’s brand.
- Lead a team including digital design/developers and content specialists along with project management and business analysis expertise.
- Lead relationship management for the web throughout the University.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will thrive in this position with an excellent manner with people and an ability to influence. The role is busy, challenging and extremely rewarding. You will need to be strategic in your thinking, with the ability to get things done operationally. You’ll be data-driven, responsive, and highly-collaborative with an open and collegial style. It will be necessary to have a combination of technical and content knowledge and you’ll demonstrate an ability to deliver practical results.
You will be a highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder, who relishes leading a high performing team. Most importantly, the Associate Director – Digital Engagement must be passionate about the digital environment and have a drive for excellence with which they can inspire others.
Key Requirements:
- Substantial experience in digital at a senior level in a large
- A demonstrable history in delivering against objectives and budgets.
- Experience in leading and managing
- Outstanding communication skills including the ability to adjust to different audiences.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
Make a difference in leading digital experience in higher education, and harness challenges as opportunities to grow yourself and others in your team. You’ll lead a talented team that works hard, likes sharing ideas, and has a genuine passion for what they do.
From 31 January 2022, a COVID-19 vaccine mandate will apply to all University staff, students, contractors and visitors. For more information see: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/covid-19/vaccine-mandate.
Close Date for Vacancy: 11 February 2022
Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Nigel Riley on 027 563 5825, or email nigel.riley@vuw.ac.nz
Important - Application Steps and information
For applicants who are not NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, we recommend you check the NZ Immigration website for updates related to Covid19 restrictions on entry to New Zealand: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19
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