Job Description
Position Title
Programme Developer
Team/
School:
Academic Registry
Position Holder
Date
March 2024
Reports to
Quality Improvement Manager
Location
Whakatāne
Agreed By
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Position Holder
Manager/Team Leader
Date
HR Manager
Date
STATEMENT
The Wānanga:
is firmly committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all, and recognizes the need to give practical effect to such responsibilities both as an employer and as an educational provider.
provides a supportive, safe and healthy environment which is conducive to quality teaching, research and community service.
is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The purpose of this role is to lead and carry out programme development, approval, accreditation and evaluation processes and functions for new and/or current Wānanga programmes ensuring they met or exceed the standards of Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and the Ministry of Education (MOE).
DIMENSIONS AND AUTHORITY
StaffNil
Financial:Nil
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
Academic Registrar
Quality Improvement Manager
Other Programme Developers
Academic Board
Heads of School x 3 & National Programme Co-ordinators
Academic Registry Staff
Academic Staff
All Staff
External:
Programme Stakeholders
Community
Iwi, Hapu, Marae
KEY RESULTS AREAS
The role of Programme Developer encompasses the following major functions or Key Result Areas:
Programme Curriculum Development
Teaching and Learning Knowledge,and Analysis
Relationship Management
Effective Communication and Client Focus
Team and Personal Effectiveness
General requirements of all Wānanga employees
Key Result Areas
What am I meant to do?
How do I know I’m successful?
KRA 1: Programme Curriculum Development
Programme documents meet QMS standards.
Project managespecific new programmes for development or review/revision.
Regularly report to manager on progress status and issues for each new programme or programme reviewed/revised.
Policies and procedures are adhered to.
Work closely with Quality Improvement Manager in relation to programme development projects.
Programme development work allocation and priorities are agreed with line manager.
Academic Board approves programme for delivery.
Initiate NZQA process.
NZQA grant approval for delivery and consent to assess.
TEC funding is approved for new programmes.
Programme changes are approved and are able to be audited.
Regular reports are written and provided to Manager in agreed timeframes.
Attend regular and ad hoc meetings as required.
All work aligns with Wānanga policies and procedures.
KRA 2: Teaching and Learning Knowledge,and Analysis
Maintain a high level of understanding and knowledge of teaching and learning practices.
Maintain a high level of understanding and knowledge of curriculum philosophy and practice.
Maintain a high level of understanding and application of assessment practices, moderation, reviews, monitoring and evaluations.
The ability to analyse data and write relevant and concise reports to Quality Improvement Manager or Academic Registrar as required.
Current knowledge of curriculum philosophy, development practices is demonstrated in work practices.
Initiative and best practice is evident in all aspects of work.
Reports are received by stakeholder which have demonstrated relevance and accuracy to enable good decisions and positive solutionspossible.
KRA 3:Relationship Management
Build and maintain key internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Stakeholder feedback identifies high level of confidence and positive interaction.
Quality Improvement Manager and Academic Registrar are satisfied that relationship are built and maintained with both internal and external stakeholders and feedback is positive.
Evidence of documented support from Stakeholders and communities for new or revised programmes.
KRA 4: Effective Communication and Client Focus
Develop effective relationships with stakeholders, clients, and external agencies through provision of information and development of effective communication channels in order to influence quality thinking internally and externally, advocate across stakeholder organisations, work with agencies and other external organisations to contribute to the Quality Improvement way of working.
Effective relationships are built and maintained.
Effective communication with stakeholders.
A strong customer focus in maintained.
KRA 5: Team and Personal Effectiveness
Provides relief to Quality Manager and other colleagues within Academic Registry and wider groupduring leave or peak workload.
Engages in wānanga initiatives and meetings.
Documents the critical functions within areas of responsibility.
Continual updating of knowledge and skills relating to technology, administrative systems and other aspects of the position.
Team is supported as required.
Feedback evidences communication.
Attendance at wānanga initiatives and meetings.
Work processes are updated continuously.
Professional development and training are undertaken as required or directed.
KRA 6; General Requirements of all Wānanga Employees
Possess a student-centric work ethic. Actively seek to provide the best possible service to our students;
Promote the Wānanga as a positive and dynamic learning environment;
Commit to providing quality education;
Strive for high student retention and success;
Meet your obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 by; Being responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace
Following health and safety rules, policies and procedures,
Reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe equipment, practices or conditions
Taking reasonable care to look after your own health and safety at work, your fitness for work, and the health and safety of others;
Under the Public Records Act 2005, everyone working within Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is responsible for creating and maintaining full and accurate records of the activities of the organisation, carried out within established records management guidelines.
Be culturally aware;
Participate in the Wānanga appraisal process;
Improve and develop yourself through training and professional development opportunities;
Undertake any other key duties as agreed with your Manager.
The responsibilities and expectations outlined in this job description may after consultation vary from time to time according to the needs of the Team, and the clients of Wānanga. Instructions for any variances will be communicated by the Academic Registrar.
Person Specification
Technical/Professional Qualification - Essential
Desirable
A relevant Masters’ degree in Education or related field.
Teaching qualification.
A current, unrestricted private motor vehicle licence.
Adult Teaching qualification.
Experience - Essential
Desirable
Tertiary teaching experience.
Experience writing curriculum for new and/or redeveloped programmes in the tertiary sector to meet NZQA, TEC and MoE standards.
Proven experience of self-evaluation, monitoring and Quality Management Systems.
Project management experience.
Evidence of commitment to iwi, community, industry and professional groups
Skills and Attributes - Essential
Desirable
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point applications effectively to at least at intermediate level.
Ability to co-ordinate diverse work programmes.
Te Reo Māori competency to at least an intermediate level.
Understanding of Tikanga Māori in a tertiary context.
Advanced user of MS Word and Excel.
Fluency in Te Reo Māori.
Competencies
Looks Like
Values Alignment
Aligning personal values with organisational values. Modelling commitment to organisational values. Identifying and committing to personal goals, aspirations, and values, and integrates these into practice.
Examines and clarifies personal values and behaviours
Communicates and models’ organisational values
Uses organisational values in decision-making
Manages own personal development and learning.
Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrates an ability to use a variety of interpersonal techniques to effectively deal with a variety of people and situations.
Uses good listening and questioning techniques.
Develops good rapport with people at all levels.
Accurately interprets others’ behaviour and adapts own approach accordingly.
Project Management Skills
Demonstrates an ability to plan and implement projects in order to achieve project objectives which lead to the achievement of organisational goals and strategies.
Has a track record of highly effective project management in complex and difficult areas.
Establishes and maintains links to align project objectives with organisational business objectives.
Focuses multiple project initiatives towards achieving organisational strategy.
Integrates change management strategies with project management processes.
Implements strategies which result in improved project management processes.
Analysis/Problem Assessment
Securing relevant information and identifying key issues and relationships from a base of information; relating and comparing data from different sources; identifying cause-effect relationships.
Detect problems or opportunities
Gather all relevant information
Identify underlying issues or problems
Organise information
Recognise trends
Identify cause-and-effect relationships.
Work Standards
Setting high goals or standards of performance for self and organisation; being dissatisfied with average performance; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed by others.
Sets high performance standards
Emphasises high standards to others
Shows pride when standards are met
Shows dissatisfaction with substandard performance.
Attention to Detail
Accomplishing tasks through concern for all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; maintaining watchfulness over a period of time.
Clarifies details of tasks
Completes all details
Checks outputs for accuracy and completeness
Follows established procedures
Maintain checklist to cover details.
Technical/Professional Knowledge
Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping abreast of current developments and trends in area of expertise.
Understands technical terminology and developments
Knows how to apply a technical skill or procedure
Knows when to apply a technical skill or procedure
Performs complex tasks in area of expertise.
Teamwork/Collaboration
Building and participating in effective teams to accomplish organisational goals. Understanding the importance of collaboration and shared values in creating a high-performance environment. Understanding teams are to drive for better results and enhanced performance; teamwork is as important as teams.
Contributes to team development, shares ideas and achievement of results
Clarifies roles and responsibilities, and priorities
Looks to help others
Supports team decisions and shares accountability within the team
Works co-operatively and exchanges information freely.
TE WHARE WĀNANGA O AWANUIĀRANGI - VISION, MISSION AND VALUES;
VISION
Rukuhia te Mātauranga ki tōna hōhonutanga me tona whānuitanga. Whakakiia ngā kete a ngā uri o Awanuiārangi me te iwi Māori whānui ki ngā taonga tuku iho, ki te hōhonutanga me te whānuitanga o te mātauranga kia tū tangata ai rātou i ngā rā e tū mai nei.
Pursue knowledge to the greatest depths and its broadest horizons. To empower the descendants of Awanuiārangi and all Māori to claim and develop their cultural heritage and to broaden and enhance their knowledge base so as to be able to face with confidence and dignity the challenges of the future.
MISSION
Ū tonu mātou ki te whai ki te rapu i te hōhonutanga o te mātauranga kākanorua o Aotearoa, kia taea ai te kī, ko wai anō tātou, me te mōhio ko wai tātou, kia mōhio ai nō hea tātou, me pēhea hoki tātou e anga whakamua.
Parau ana tēnei ara whainga, hei whakapūmau anō i te tino rangatiratanga, hei taketake ai te ihomatua Māori me ōna tikanga kia ōrite ai te matū ki ngā mātauranga kē.
Koia rā ka tū pākari ai, tū kotahi ai hoki me ngā iwi o te ao tūroa. Koia nei te ia o te moemoeā me ngā tūmanako o Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
Haere mai… Me haere tahi tāua.
We commit ourselves to explore and define the depths of knowledge in Aotearoa, to enable us to re-enrich ourselves, to know who we are, to know where we came from and to claim our place in the future.
We take this journey of discovery, of reclamation of sovereignty, establishing the equality of Māori intellectual tradition alongside the knowledge base of others.
Thus, we can stand proudly together with all people of the world. This is in part the dream and vision of Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
VALUES
Manaakitanga: To respect and care for students, our manuhiri, our communities and each other.
Whanaungatanga: To value all relationships and the kinship connections with our students, our communities and each other.
Kaitiakitanga: To ensure the ongoing sustainability of our organization and to protect and support the unique obligations we have to Ngāti Awa, Mataatua and wider whanau, hapu and marae.
Pūmautanga: To commit to excellence and continuous improvement in everything we do.
Tumu whakaara: To inspire and ethically lead through example and outstanding practice.
BACKGROUND
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is a vibrant and exciting tertiary education institution providing a dynamic learning environment where students can discover their own potential for educational success.
Our programmes are designed to ensure academic excellence – we are benchmarking our programmes against those of other institutions and lifting the bar on standards. As we lift our research capacity, ongoing programme re-development will be informed by best practice.
As a Wānanga, Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is charged with delivering tertiary programmes grounded in Kaupapa Māori and Āhuatanga Māori. This means that Māori knowledge and practices are central components to the academic programmes, engagement in PLD projects, teaching delivery and student experiences.
Tikanga Māori and Te Reo Māori are central to the way in which we operate and is reflected across Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi in our programmes and practices. While some of our programmes have a high level of Māori language emphasis, others are designed to support new and emerging language learners.
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi further provides programmes that are portable and transferable both nationally and internationally. Therefore, it is important that we explore and integrate the World view of both Māori and other indigenous peoples, and engage in and critique the world views of others.
Transformative approaches to educational achievement are a cornerstone of our broad and unique programme offerings, as we focus on providing an education that will encourage and support community development and growth, enable educational portability for our students both within Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi and the wider tertiary sector.
Operations are based at three locations –Whakatāne, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and Whangarei. We also deliver on marae across the Te Ika a Maui (North Island).
ACADEMIC REGISTRY TEAM
The Academic Registry is responsible for monitoring compliance with, and implementation of academic regulations. It achieves this by:
Co-ordinating Academic Board functions.
Developing, maintaining and implementing Academic Policies, Procedures and Standards.
Providing an internal review and evaluation (audit) function that ensures legislative compliance across all aspects of the Wānanga.
Providing advice and information to Schools to ensure compliance with policy, procedures and legislation.
Co-ordinating audit reports and action plans in collaboration with applicable areas, ie, Finance, HR, Schools, IT, etc.
Managing relationships with academic organisations such as TEC, NZQA, etc.
Providing updates and information to the Schools with regard to NZQA/TEC/MOE changes, self-assessment and external and internal reviews.
Evaluating and monitoring programmes against policy, procedures and legal compliance.
Co-ordinating ongoing programme development in terms of planning and compliance.
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