Programme Director, Digital Screen Campus

 

Main characteristics

Company

University of Canterbury

Category

CEO & General Management

Job summary

UC is investing in NZ's creative economy through building capability, facilities, and technology for the digital screen discipline, at scale with our Digital Screen Campus Be part of our journey in establishing a world-class digital campus Be part of our revitalised city - Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand Fixed-term position (3 years)

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
The digital screen sector is growing at a rate never seen before! UC has made the bold and strategic decision to be a leader in the future of digital education with research and commercial opportunities in areas such as virtual production, 3D storytelling, virtual and augmented reality and more, all under the banner of the Digital Screen Campus (DSC) programme.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Director to deliver the suite of work establishing DSC's facilities and operations. You will be responsible for building alterations and construction, operating procedures for the commercial and educational functioning of the facilities, as well as contractual and partnership arrangements with the screen industry. You will interact with policy makers and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of the academic programmes, as well as being the central point of contact for all relevant technical support providers.

Your highly attuned management skills will see you maintaining strong working relationships with commercial stakeholders to ensure a high delivery of services and realisation of the commercial revenue targets.

For more information on our new and exciting Digital School Campus, visit us @ https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/digital-screen-campus/study/

Mōu | Who You Are
To be successful in this role, you will have extensive experience in a related role in the tertiary or digital screen sector and have: experience in management with the ability to harvest synergies between ongoing activities risk assessment and management principles and process skills experience developing and implementing action plans, strategies and procedures experience leading a team including ability to lead change report writing skills to develop and deliver succinct project plans and schedules an understanding of the higher education environment, as well as the current and emerging screen industries environment, is an advantage business acumen with strategic ability and budgetary or financial management experience sales, fundraising and marketing experience in the areas of film, television and or game development the ability to network effectively, negotiate well and influence people.

If you have an exemplary track record of management principles and strategy development, the ability to manage professionals and have an inspiring collegial and unifying leadership style with a passion to develop people - come join us!

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

Our values are manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha and these uara (values) guide our decisions and behaviour. Our values provide a roadmap for how we do things, affirming our commitment to the oranga (health, safety and wellbeing) of our students through mana-enhancing pastoral care and support. Ngā Uara (our values) challenge and inspire us to be the best we can be. They make UC a great place to work and study. For more on our Ngā Uara | Our Values visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about/values/

What we offer
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through: generous annual leave provisions flexible working arrangements supportive working environment professional development opportunities living in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand check out our revitalised city here - https://www.christchurchnz.com/ a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as the recreation centre and Staff club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information on our Benefits, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

The closing date for this position is: Sunday, 15th January 2023 (midnight, NZ time)
Applications will be reviewed after the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted on our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.