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__________ OFFICE OF TRANSFORMATION AND IMPROVEMENT | TE TARI WHAKAUMU ME TE WHAKAPAI AKE About our team | Mō te tīma The Continuous Improvement Team helps the University work smarter by building capability, improving pr…
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__________ DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE | ĀKONGA O MUA, HOA EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT | TE RINGA TORO About our team | Mō te tīma The University of Otago is New Zealand's first and oldest University. It has a strong t…
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__________ PROPERTY AND CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT KĀ RAWA ME TE WHANAKEHAKA PAPA TAURIMA The role | Te mahi Are you looking for more than just another project? At The University of Otago, we offer a career that’s rich in variet…
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Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · On-site
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Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · On-site
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Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · On-site
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Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · On-site
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Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · On-site
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Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · On-site
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Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · Hybrid
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Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · On-site
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Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · On-site
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Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand • On-site
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The role involves designing and delivering workshops and learning experiences to build capability in continuous improvement, AI literacy, and digital ways of working. You will collaborate with stakeholders to foster a culture of innovation and support the adoption of new technologies across the university.
Candidates should have experience in delivering training or capability-building initiatives and possess strong facilitation and communication skills. A passion for continuous improvement and the ability to translate complex ideas into accessible learning materials are essential.
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OFFICE OF TRANSFORMATION AND IMPROVEMENT | TE TARI WHAKAUMU ME TE WHAKAPAI AKE
About our team | Mō te tīma
The Continuous Improvement Team helps the University work smarter by building capability, improving processes, enabling digital tools, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
We're passionate about empowering people to solve problems, embrace innovation, and continually improve the services we provide to our students, staff, and community. As our capability focus continues to grow, we're supporting the development of skills and confidence across continuous improvement, AI literacy and enablement, operational data insights, and modern ways of working.
Working collaboratively across the University, we bring people together to learn, adapt, and make positive change happen.
The role | Te mahi
This is a capability-building role focused on helping people learn, adapt and improve. You'll design and deliver engaging workshops, training and learning experiences that build capability across continuous improvement, AI literacy and enablement, operational data insights, and digital ways of working. Working with stakeholders across the University, you'll help people develop the skills and confidence to embrace new ways of working.
You'll also contribute to the development of capability-building resources, programmes and initiatives that support continuous improvement and innovation across the University.
Key responsibilities include:
• Delivering engaging workshops, training and capability-building activities.
• Facilitating learning that supports continuous improvement, AI and digital capability.
• Developing practical learning resources and guidance materials.
• Building strong relationships and supporting capability uplift across the University.
• Evaluating and continuously improving learning programmes and experiences.
• Contributing to capability-building initiatives that support continuous improvement, innovation and adoption of new technologies.
Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
You'll be an engaging facilitator who enjoys helping people learn and grow. You'll bring:
• Experience delivering workshops, training or capability-building initiatives.
• Strong facilitation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A passion for continuous improvement, innovation and learning.
• The ability to translate complex ideas into practical, accessible learning.
• Confidence using and learning new digital tools and technologies.
Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, AI technologies, Microsoft 365, learning design, coaching, change enablement, or data literacy would be advantageous.
Further details | Pūroko
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed-term position until November 2027, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The appointment range for this role is $75,631 to $80,503 per annum.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information regarding the role please contact Natasha Teokotai via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2601124 will close on Sunday, 23 August 2026.
Applications may be reviewed as submitted and candidates may be invited to interview immediately. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Natasha Teokotai
Position details: Job Description
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