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Are you passionate about project communications?Do you thrive in complex, fast-moving environments?Have you got experience in organisational change and familiarity with recognised frameworks?Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Senior Communications Adviser – Projects (Property & Digital) to join our Strategic Communications team in a fixed-term role through to December 2026.This is a strategic, high-impact role embedded within the University’s major capital works and digital transformation programmes. You will partner closely with Property Services and Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions to ensure communications and engagement are designed to support delivery, enable change, and protect institutional reputation. Operating across a complex portfolio of projects, you will play a critical role in ensuring communications are integrated, timely, and audience-focused, supporting both project success and organisational coherence. Key responsibilities Develop and deliver communications strategies for large-scale projects in both property and digital spaces.Lead stakeholder engagement across staff, students, and external partners.Produce high-quality communications and support senior leaders. Embed communications within project governance and delivery. Manage issues, risks, and reputational considerations.Support external, community, and iwi engagement where relevant. Ō pūmanawa - About youYou will be an experienced and strategic communications professional who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments, and can juggle multiple high-risk, high impact projects with varying deadlines and stakeholders. We are looking for someone who is passionate about project communications and has demonstrated ability to operate as both a strategic adviser and a hands-on delivery practitioner. Experience in organisational change and familiarity with recognised frameworks such as IAP2 and Prosci would be an advantage. 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: 19 July 2026.Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch via email Fiona Clarkson, Head of Strategic Communications, ([email protected]).How 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. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently. 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.

Why work with usLancaster University’s beautiful campus makes it a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and seasonal landscaping. We have lots of facilities on-site such as: a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, pre-school, a post office and a fantastic library. There are numerous clubs, groups, and networks you can join to make friends with like-minded people. Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance.You will be part of our Estates Operations Facilities, the largest division within the University. Facilities have won numerous sector and professional association awards – the most recent being the Gold Standard Award at the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards 2024. This recognised how our exceptional teamwork made real positive change for our students, staff, and the campus environment. This role will be a member of our Facilities Maintenance team which currently has 41 members.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:Competitive salaryGenerous employer pension schemeIncluding University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays a total of 39 days is allocated.A family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities 39 daysAdditional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.We provide top of the range tools, PPE, and work wear.Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.Visit our employee benefits on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs Is this the job for you?Are you looking for a job which offers you:a varied workloadthe ability to work independentlyno need to travel long distances between jobsthe benefits of being part of a great, friendly teamWorking hours: Monday-Wednesday 0800 –1630; Thursday 0800 – 1600; Friday 0800 – 1300 plus weekend rota and rota for call out duties Closing Date: 20 Jul 2026 Department: Support - Manual Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Full-Time/Indefinite plus market supplement to a maximum of £35,199

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

__________OFFICE OF TRANSFORMATION AND IMPROVEMENT | TE TARI WHAKAUMU ME TE WHAKAPAI AKEOPERATIONS DIVISION | TE WĀHANGA WHAKAHAEREThe University of Otago is transforming how we support our people.Our People Pathway (OPP) is a major programme delivering a new Human Resources Information Management (Workday) system across the University. We are seeking a Project Specialist, Workday Functional Lead to support delivery of this high-impact programme.Te mahi | The roleAs the Workday Functional Lead, you will play a key role in shaping the University's future Workday environment. Working alongside functional subject matter experts, business analysts, implementation partners, and other project specialists, you'll use your Workday expertise to design, configure, and optimise Workday solutions that support the University's strategic objectives.You'll work closely with business teams to understand their needs, translate them into effective Workday solutions, and ensure the platform is configured to deliver the best possible business outcomes.In this role, you will:• Lead the design of future-state business processes and Workday solutions in your area of expertise (HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Learning, Talent and Performance, Time Tracking, etc.).• Facilitate workshops to gather and define business requirements and future-state processes.• Oversee data validation, migration accuracy, and business process workflows.• Guide solution design decisions, ensuring alignment with Workday best practices and minimising customisation.• Provide strategic advice and expert guidance on Workday capabilities, ensuring solutions align with business needs while making the most of standard Workday functionality.Kā pūkeka me kā wheako | Your skills and experience• Proven experience delivering Workday implementations or transformation projects.• Strong functional expertise across one or more Workday modules.• Solid understanding of Workday configuration, including business processes and security model.• Strong understanding of core HR/business processes and how they translate into Workday solution.Mō te tīma | About our teamTransformation and Improvement support the University’s success through strong programme delivery and business process improvement.This multi-year programme spans HR, Digital, Finance and the wider University, offering the opportunity to contribute to a complex, high-profile transformation.Pūroko | Further detailsThis is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed-term position for 12 months, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin, with the possibility of extension.We also welcome applications from candidates based elsewhere in New Zealand who are able to work remotely, with occasional travel to Dunedin as required.We offer a competitive salary, 5 weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance. More information regarding employee benefits can be found here.You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.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.For further information regarding the role please contact Stela Pasic, via the below contact details.Tono | ApplicationTo submit your application (including CV and cover letter), please click on the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2601047 will close on Wednesday, 22 July 2026.Applications may be reviewed as submitted and candidates invited for interview. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.Additional InformationContact: Stela PasicPosition details: Job DescriptionFurther Information: Department WebsiteCreate an email with a link to this vacancy: Create emailLocation: About Dunedin