CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT DIVISION | TAURIMA PAPA WHENUA
Who are we / Mō te timā
When staff, students, and the public step onto our campuses, they experience a range of learning and research environments, including classrooms, world leading laboratories and libraries. They admire the historic Clocktower Building, enjoy our extensive art collection, stroll our beautiful grounds, and buy refreshments.
The dedicated efforts of Property & Campus Development Division employees shape these experiences. We're the physical foundation of the teaching, research, learning and social interaction that takes place at the University, and we're proud of the important role we play.
The Division is responsible for buildings with a replacement cost of NZ$2.5 billion, and more than 22,000 hectares of land. With over 3,500 University Staff and 20,000 students, it's a bit like helping to run a small town!
About the role / Te mahi
Are you an enthusiastic team player passionate about shaping the future of our University? Join our dynamic Space Planning team as a Space and Logistics Coordinator and help deliver successful mini moves and furniture projects. You’ll oversee everything from planning to execution, ensuring each project runs smoothly.
The role is key to optimising space, transforming it into productive and inspiring areas. Your eye for detail, problem-solving skills, and project management expertise will be vital in delivering outstanding results.
Key Responsibilities:
Assisting the Senior Strategic Space Planner in advising on space provision for complex issues, ensuring optimal use of space in line with Pae Tata 2030 Strategy.
Collaborating with the academic community to understand space needs and emerging requirements, building professional networks to enhance customer experience.
Liaising with contractors, consultants, and relevant teams to plan relocations, feasibility studies, space reconfiguration, and changes of use.
Leading project activities for operational moves, furniture, and decanting for both small and large-scale projects.
Managing a furniture programme, coordinating with contractors and suppliers for cost-effective, sustainable solutions.
Providing statistical analysis on space usage, ownership, and relocation.
Key Skills and Attributes:
Highly motivated, results-driven, and action-oriented to meet team and project goals.
Strong judgment and problem-solving ability to address issues quickly.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and experience managing projects from start to finish.
Team player with a strong interest in learning new systems and processes.
Ability to build and maintain effective networks and relationships.
Attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a customer-focused mindset will help you thrive in this role. Prior project management or spatial planning experience is a plus, but enthusiasm to learn is equally valued.
Together, we'll shape the future of our University and create spaces that inspire and delight. Apply now!
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position based in Dunedin.
The appointment range for this role is $73,073 to $79,351 per annum. Top of the Range $85,749.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
Specific enquiries about the position can be directed to Claire Swift via the contact details below.
Applications/Tono
To submit your application (including CV and Cover Letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2401967 will close on Wednesday, 19 February 2025.
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