Pacific Postgraduate Research Development Advisor

GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL
TE KURA RANGAHUA TĀURA

A meaningful role advancing postgraduate success for Pacific students

The role / Te mahi

We are seeking a motivated and culturally grounded Pacific Postgraduate Advisor to support the delivery of a writing programme that enhances the academic success of Pacific postgraduate students particularly Masters (thesis) and doctoral candidates.

This parttime fixedterm role is based within the Graduate Research School and works closely with the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Pacific. The role contributes to a culturally responsive strengthsbased support model for Pacific postgraduate students through targeted programme delivery relationship building and advocacy.

The Pacific Postgraduate Advisor will foster student participation strengthen internal and external networks and support Pacific postgraduate student success and wellbeing within an agreed scope of activity.

Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the design coordination and delivery of a writing programme for Pacific postgraduate students.
Planning and facilitating writing days workshops and related academic support initiatives.
Actively promoting student participation and engagement in programme activities.
Providing an appropriate academic support and advisory role for students (and where relevant supervisors) in relation to postgraduate study matters.
Building and maintaining collaborative relationships across the University including the Graduate Research School Te Tumu School of Māori and Indigenous Studies Pacific Islands Centre Student Academic Skills Centre for Educational Design and Innovation and Associate Deans Pacific.
Establishing and maintaining connections with Pacific academic staff Pacific student support staff alumni partner institutions and Pacific communities.
Supporting effective communication with students staff and key stakeholders.
Contributing to monitoring review and evaluation of the programme to inform ongoing improvement.

Your skills and experience / Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

You will be a confident relational and valuesdriven professional with a strong commitment to Pacific student success. You will bring cultural integrity energy and creativity to your work and be comfortable advocating for Pacific postgraduate students within a complex tertiary environment.

You will have:
A postgraduate qualification (minimum of a Masters degree).
Demonstrated experience working with Pacific peoples and communities ideally in a pastoral professional or academic support context.
Experience and/or qualifications demonstrating the ability to understand apply and uphold Pacific values including established access to Pacific networks.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and reflect on programme effectiveness.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated initiative and effective problemsolving skills.

Candidates actively working towards a PhD qualification are encouraged to apply.

Further details / Pūroko

This is a parttime (0.2 FTE) fixedterm position through to 31 January 2027 based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $75727 to $87849 (prorata).

Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. We welcome the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives.

For further information or to discuss the role in confidence please contact Professor Diane Ruwhiu via the contact details below.

Application / Tono

To submit your application (including a CV and cover letter) please click the Apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 17 May 2025.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Note: As a part-time position the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.

Contact: Professor Diane Ruwhiu

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