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We seek an exceptional Director of Procurement and Commercial to lead procurement, commercial and contract management for the University. This senior role will shape how the University secures value, manages commercial risk and delivers outcome-focused services through external suppliers.You will lead a function of around 25 colleagues, developing a unified, customer-focused culture. You will establish the procurement and commercial strategy, build a forward plan for external spend, and ensure supplier relationships and contracts support financial sustainability, supply chain security and strategic objectives.About the roleAs our senior procurement and commercial authority, you will advise senior leaders on major procurement, commercial and contract matters, including high-value and high-risk projects. You will oversee complex negotiations, strengthen contract and supplier relationship management, and ensure governance, probity and risk-based controls across external spend of approximately £300 million per annum.You will be a key member of the Finance Executive Leadership Team, working closely with the University Executive Board, Executive Directors, and senior stakeholders. Externally, you will represent the University with strategic suppliers, regulators, funding bodies, advisers, sector networks and partners.This role will be hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week on campus.Key responsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership for procurement, commercial and contract management.Develop and implement an ambitious procurement and commercial strategy that delivers value for money, service improvement and risk management.Lead high-value and complex commercial and supplier negotiations, advising on financial, legal and reputational implications.Promote and drive strong contract management and supplier relationship management approachesLead and develop a high-performing, collaborative and customer-focused team.Build strong stakeholder relationships and promote a business partnering approach.Support financial planning through a forward pipeline of procurement opportunities, savings targets and commercial risk mitigation.Ensure strong governance, probity and compliance with internal controls and external statutory requirements.About youYou will bring extensive senior-level procurement, commercial and contract management experience in a large, complex organisation, with the credibility and judgement to influence at executive and Board level. You will be commercially astute, confident in high-value negotiations and experienced in governance frameworks that protect probity while enabling effective decisions.You will have a strong record of leading teams through change, setting strategic direction and building trusted relationships across organisational boundaries. You will explain complex commercial matters clearly to non-specialists and be motivated to modernise procurement and commercial practice in support of the University’s success.Essential experience and attributesStrategic leadership experience in procurement, commercial and contract management within a complex organisation.Experience of managing multimillion-pound external spend across goods, works and services.Strong commercial acumen and experience of leading complex, high-value negotiations.Evidence of advising senior stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions.Experience of leading transformational change, service improvement and innovation.Ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing professional team.Ability to solve problems and challenge the status quo, balancing pragmatism and commercial approaches within policy.Membership of CIPS or equivalent professional standing, or demonstrable significant commercial expertise and impact.Why join us?This is a rare opportunity to shape a strategically important function. You will enable financial sustainability, improve value, strengthen commercial capability and support the University’s ambitions through excellent procurement and contract management.To apply, please submit your CV, and supporting statement, setting out how your experience, skills and leadership approach meet the role requirements, along with details for 3 referees. Closing Date: 22 Jul 2026 Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative Salary: Competitive: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience (Level 7) Full Time Permanent

__________DIGITAL SERVICES | RATONGA MATIHIKOINFORMATION SYSTEMS GROUPGain experience in one of New Zealand's most complex IT environments.About our team | Mō te tīmaThe University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest University and is growing its digital capabilities to position for the future. To this end the organisation has modernised its Information Systems department with new roles and a mission to deliver future-focused digital systems that will enable the organisation for the years ahead.Why Join Us?• Work with a team managing enterprise-wide systems integration.• Collaborative team culture with great people.• Flexible working options, including WFH.• Competitive salary and 5 weeks' annual leave.Te mahi / The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Software Engineer to join our Enterprise Integration and Automation team in Dunedin.We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in computer or information science, a passion for software development, and a desire to learn and grow.In this role, you will:• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle.• Develop integrations in a diverse hybrid technology environment.• Modernise existing integrations using contemporary design patterns.• Collaborate with technical teams to resolve issues and improve solutions.• Experience working in Agile environments. • Passion for learning and developing effective solutions.You'll gain broad experience across a complex and diverse technology landscape supporting a wide range of integrated systems.Kā pūkeka me kā wheako / Skills and ExperienceWe're seeking a capable software engineer with strong technical skills and a collaborative approach.Key requirements include:• Experience with Jitterbit or a similar integration platform (iPaaS). • Knowledge of integration design principles and best practice. • Experience with Java, SQL, Python, C# or similar technologies. • Relevant qualification or equivalent practical experience. • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. • Ability to produce clear technical documentation. • Passion for learning and developing effective solutions.While not essential, the following is desirable• Experience with Quarkus, OpenShift, or container platforms. • Exposure to event-driven architectures, streaming platforms, or IoT. • Experience working in large or complex technology environments.Further details | PūrokoThis is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) two-year fixed term position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.The appointment range for this role is Digital Specialist Band C - $85,057 to $92,174, Top of Range $97,508.The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.For more information, please contact Geoffrey Hughes, Group Leader Integration and Automation or Damian Wheeler, Senior Manager Data and Integration via the email address below.Application | TonoTo submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2600672 will close on Sunday, 26 July 2026.Applications may be reviewed as they are received, the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.Additional InformationContact: Geoffrey HughesContact: Damian WheelerPosition details: Job DescriptionFurther Information: Department WebsiteCreate an email with a link to this vacancy: Create emailLocation: About Dunedin

Do you write in any area of literary activity?Are you a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident?Are you interested in taking part in the cultural life of the University?Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington invites applications for Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington/Creative New Zealand Writer in Residence 2027. Writers in all areas of literary activity, including drama, fiction and poetry, New Zealand art, biography, history, music, society and culture, are eligible to apply. Please note: Film and television scriptwriting projects are not eligible.Ō pūmanawa - About youApplicants should be writers of proven merit and must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. The Writer will have use of an office at the Pūtahi Tuhi Auaha o Te Ao - International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML). While there are no formal duties attached to the position, it is expected that the Writer will take part in the cultural life of the University.The appointment will be for twelve months from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 with a salary of $60,000.Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page.Close date for vacancy: 30 September 2026.Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please email [email protected] to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.About UsMō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

The interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 6th August.Residential Services provides accommodation for around 8,500 University of Leeds students in self-catered and catered sites, both on and off campus. We also provide facilities for meetings and conferences. We are an innovative service with a clear vision to provide some of the country’s best student accommodation.We are seeking an approachable, customer focused individual to join our team. You will have significant experience of working in a front-line customer service environment, with communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision as well as working as part of a wider team. You will provide a high quality front line reception service to our customers, and will have the ability to undertake minor repair and maintenance tasks and site audits. You will supervise the performance of external contractors working at the site in line with our Service Level Agreements.Residence staff are required to provide a flexible service, working as necessary at Residence locations to meet the needs of the business. You will be based at Charles Morris Hall but should be prepared to work at any of the other Residential Services sites as required. The role also involves driving a Residential Services vehicle so you will also need a full current valid driving licence (manual vehicles) and recent driving experience.Residence staff are required to provide a flexible service, working as necessary to meet the needs of the business. The standard shift pattern for this role is 4 days on, 4 days off.This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.What we offer in return:26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.And much more!To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:Chantelle Aleksander, Senior Residences ManagerEmail: [email protected] see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief. Closing Date: 26 Jul 2026 Section: Operational Support Salary: £25,249 to £26,093 per annum