Registry Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Registry Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus (OPAIC), a dynamic organisation with a highly-energised workforce, located in the heart of downtown Auckland, is seeking a Registry Manager. The Registry Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Registry team, and will have strong leadership and management skills to actively contribute to the wider Student Success and Employability Department.

The Role

As Registry Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of recruitment, admissions and student services specialists, who are tasked to provide excellent service delivery related to student-facing processes. You are expected to contribute to the wider interests of OPAIC, as well as leading your own area and engaging actively with relevant stakeholders.

As the Registry Manager you will:

• Ensure the smooth running of the recruitment and admissions processes. 
• Ensure department staffing requirements are met with a highly competent and motivated workforce that works effectively to achieve OPAIC’s strategic goals and priorities.
• Oversee the efficacy of the enrolment and withdrawal process.
• Effectively manage and maintain relationships with Immigration New Zealand and other stakeholders.  

Skills and Experience

As the successful candidate you will be educated to degree level or beyond, or have equivalent professional qualifications or experience. Have at least two years’ experience within academic registry or admissions, or equivalent experience working and/or managing staff in an environment requiring high levels of customer service delivery.  You will have practical familiarity with the demands of relevant statutory bodies and the ability to build and maintain productive relationships and networks at all levels, internally and externally.

Within this framework, as the Registry Manager, you will be evaluated on your ability to make a positive difference in the following areas:

• Proven evidence of successful management preferably in a tertiary education environment
• Effective communication and relationship management skills with the ability to build trust and create a collaborative environment for staff and students
• Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse peoples (staff, learners, stakeholders)
• Innovative and orientated towards change and ability to lead others through change.
• Have a high level of analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills, with a keen sense of organisation and attention to detail.
• Experience of managing and developing efficient and robust systems and processes.
• Highly proficient IT skills including the use of relevant software, eg Microsoft Office suite, Moodle, and a Student Management System.

What’s on offer

• An opportunity to join a very exciting, dynamic and well-known brand.
• A leadership role within a highly-respected Student Success and Employability team.
• An outstanding team culture where staff seek continuous quality improvement.
• A competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible work practices.

This will be an exciting, high energy role. OPAIC wishes to encourage applicants with a well-established management record and strategic development experience. Your employment record should demonstrate an ability to engage effectively with members of staff, provide leadership, deliver on quality, and have a passion for education.

Further information on OPAIC can be obtained by visiting our website www.op.ac.nz/auckland.

This position is available for an immediate start. 

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Applications close when suitable candidates have been identified