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• Are you an experienced and innovative CEO, who is available now?
• Do you have a successful track record for building effective start-up organisations?
• Can you realise a vision and develop a high performing culture to commercial and values-based ambitions? 

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is looking for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a two-year fixed-term period to establish and grow a 100% University-owned subsidiary focused on consolidating and growing Non-Degree Teaching (NDT) revenues at the University.  

If like us you can move at pace, strive for excellence, and have a passion for learning we are interested in you. A key deliverable will be developing budgets and business plans for the subsidiary. 

As Establishment CEO you will provide strategic leadership and management, work with the Board of Directors to define and implement the subsidiary’s overall vision, business & growth plan, and values. You will define, develop, and implement key strategies to identify, secure, and build opportunities in an area the University sees significant potential, both domestically and internationally. 

In addition to strategic leadership, you will establish corporate services and processes, build a high performing team, and embed a culture that includes robust financial management, governance, agility, innovation, and values. 

Demonstrable experience including but not limited to the following areas will support your application: 

• Leading and scaling a start-up/subsidiary/entity, including people, systems and processes 
• Developing education products and solutions 
• P&L responsibility as a CEO or at a senior leadership level 
• Stakeholder and relationship management including corporate, board, government, iwi, lifelong learning, and academic organisations 
• Relevant tertiary qualification, preferably at post-graduate level 
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi 

To read more detail about the opportunity please review the role description 

Application closing date: 10th August 2020 

Contact Details: If you have any questions regarding this opportunity please get in touch with Dan Somerville Establishment Manager, Recruitment dan.somerville@vuw.ac.nz   

NOTE: Applicants should follow all steps listed below. 

 
Download and complete the University Application Form. 
Click Apply Now Button at the base of the advert - follow the process to enter your contact details and add your CV in the online form. 
Email your completed university application form, your cover letter, and any other supporting documentation to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz along with any further supporting documents stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line. 

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Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand’s globally ranked capital city university, focused on engaging with Wellington, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region and connecting with the world. The University values the expertise of its professional staff in supporting and enabling teaching, research, and engagement activities. 

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