Programme Manager, Te Whai Ao — Dodd-Walls Centre
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Job Location:
Dunedin - New Zealand
Yearly Salary:
$ 101739 - 110396
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
DODD-WALLS CENTRE FOR PHOTONIC AND QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES TE WHAI AO
DIVISION OF SCIENCES TE ROHE A AHIKĀROA
About our team Mō te tīma
The Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies is a national Centre of Research Excellence hosted by the University of Otago. It is a world-class collaboration that encompasses researchers from universities and research institutes across New Zealand and is focused on the fields of quantum optics photonics and precision atomic physics.
The role Te mahi
We are looking for an accomplished Programme Manager to work closely with the Centre Director and Deputy Director Professors Frédérique Vanholsbeeck and Keith Gordon and Leadership Team ensuring that the programme goals of the Centre are met and to develop strategic plans for the further growth and development of the Centre.
You will be responsible for:
assisting to plan and deliver the vision for the Centre including the MBIE-funded Quantum Technology Aotearoa (QTA) programme.
working to support the activities of the Dodd-Walls Centre and QTA members Directorship and Management Boards.
operational management and administration of the Dodd-Walls Centre.
relationship management with partners.
financial management reporting and contracting within and between Dodd-Walls Centre partner institutions.
Your skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
A strong understanding of financial management and ability to maintain complex accounts.
Strong operational management experience within a complex service environment coupled with the required solid financial acumen.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Relevant tertiary qualification.
A highly collegial and flexible approach to management.
You will be an effective communicator with the ability to interact tactfully and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals. Responsiveness ability to thrive in a busy environment and proactive attitude are essential.
Further details Pūroko
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent position based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.
The appointment range is $101739 to $110396 per annum. Top of the range is $119053.
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 job.
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 or to discuss the role in confidence please contact Professor Frédérique Vanholsbeeck Director and Professor Keith Gordon Deputy Director via the contact details below.
Application Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Monday 09 February 2026.
Additional Information
Contact: Professor Frédérique Vanholsbeeck
Contact: Professor Keith Gordon
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Dunedin
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
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