Senior Administration Coordinator (Plagiarism) at The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Senior Administration Coordinator (Plagiarism) - Permanent Full time

Tēnā koe. Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are looking for a full time Senior Administration Coordinator (Plagiarism), who is an experienced educator /academic who, working with the Academic Registrar will ensure academic integrity processes are followed. Academic Integrity is central to the mission and success of Open Polytechnic's programmes and courses offered through online and distance education.

This position works with stakeholders to consistently implement the regulatory framework in the management and investigation of suspected cases of academic misconduct and plagiarism, ensuring fair and equitable treatment of ākonga (learners). The role may also involve plagiarism education, including raising staff and student awareness of Academic Misconduct / plagiarism issues, and other delegated responsibilities.

You will also assist the Academic Registrar with advice on queries, requests, interpretations, and other matters related to compliance with Te Kawa Maiorooro, the Academic Statute and relevant rules and regulations.

The Academic Registry team manages the systems and processes for student admission, assessments, examinations, awards and qualifications and student information.

This role is full time. Flexible hours and a job-sharing arrangement can be considered for the appropriate candidate. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in higher or vocational education and managing academic integrity philosophies and practices. 
• Excellent database management and Microsoft Office skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• High level of communication skills, both oral and written
• The ability to problem solve and troubleshoot issues
• The ability to demonstrating innovative initiatives and willingness to attempts non-traditional alternatives
• Confidentiality appropriate to the work
• Awareness of the Treaty of Waitangi as it relates to the educational sector
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity, equal employment, and educational opportunities.

Ngā pūkenga mo te tūnga | What you will bring to the role:

You will have a passion for impacting the lives of everyday people and seeing them achieve their educational goals and dreams. You will also constantly be striving to be the best you can be, just as our students do and you pride yourself on the quality of your work.

You will have:

• At least 2 years in an education environment.
• A bachelors degree
• Teachers or tertiary education degree is desirable
• Experience as an academic managing academic integrity requirements and processes or equivalent relevant experience is preferred.

Mō mātou | About us

The Kuratini Tuwhera is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider. We are a business division of Te Pūkenga (New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology), together with all other Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics in Aotearoa New Zealand. Set up as part of the Government's Reform of Vocational Education, Te Pūkenga is creating a national network of online, on-campus and on-job learning.

We specialise in taking the learning to our students, focusing on enabling the success of approximately 30,000 students each year. We're a place where you can make a difference. We offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction and Education. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our students are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.

Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou - Why you should join our team.

We currently offer our people free education (50% off for whanau), free car parking on campus, flexible working options (including some working from home), a modernized working environment, subsidized school holiday programmes for your children, free fitness classes, and an on-site café.

We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from all of our people.

Tono mai | Apply now  

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted online via our career's website. Contact Dominic Ellery, People, Culture & Wellbeing, dominic.ellery@openpolytechnic.ac.nz with any questions about the role. Applications close 16 October 11.00pm

Noho ora mai. Tēnā koe.