Learning Space Integrator

• Are you a driven, customer-centric professional with a passion for technology and education?
• Have you got experience in the physical installation of educational technology hardware?
• Can you manage time effectively and have the ability to remain calm under pressure?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Learning Space Integrator on a permanent, full-time contract. This pivotal role is at the forefront of transforming our educational environments, driving the management, development, and installation of cutting-edge educational technologies. As a Learning Space Integrator, you will play a key part in revolutionizing our educational environment, integrating innovative technologies into our learning, teaching, research, social, and meeting spaces, ensuring our university remains a leader in providing an inspiring and technologically advanced educational experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to and maintain an educational technology platform, lifecycle and standards for learning, social and meeting spaces.
• Implement educational technologies into the University’s physical spaces to support projects, upgrades and component replacement.
• Create and manage issues registers to hold issues that are raised by key customers and users.
• Collaborate with functional groups throughout the University to deliver focused educational technology projects, upgrades and replacements.
• Develop assessment frameworks and metrics to measure the impact and effectiveness of educational technology initiatives on teaching and learning outcomes.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

In this role, your excellent interpersonal skills will shine as you influence and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders. Your attention to detail and ability to manage conflict with grace will be crucial in maintaining high standards and meeting deadlines. You’ll thrive in our fast-paced, challenging environment, finding it immensely rewarding to see the direct impact of your work on students and staff alike.

We are looking for a self-motivated, highly organized individual who excels both independently and as part of a high-performing team. Your ability to remain calm under pressure, coupled with effective time management and forward planning skills, will ensure you consistently deliver outstanding service.

Key Requirements:

• Experience and up to date knowledge of educational technology design.
• Experience in the physical installation of educational technology hardware.
• Knowledge of current university and tertiary education environment.
• Knowledge of current learning and teaching best practices.
• A strong understanding and appreciation of the opportunities presented by educational technology in a tertiary environment.
• Experience and up to date knowledge of educational technology hardware, applications and services.
• Knowledge of control system programming techniques and hardware platforms.
• Experience on the full installation and commissioning of learning spaces, associated technology and fittings.
• Knowledge of educational technology applications and platforms.
• Experience communicating information to different target groups.
• Experience in producing high quality documents using current digital methods and applications.
• Ability to communicate through all levels of an organisational structure.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Our team is responsive, innovative, collaborative and dedicated to enhancing the educational experience through technology. We offer you flexible working arrangements and learning and development programs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to merge their love for technology and their passion for education. If you are ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 4 July 2024. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Nando Azevedo (nando.azevedo@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, please include the position title and reference number (Learning Space Integrator, 1541). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.