Associate Director Global Engagement - International Relations

at  Massey University

Associate Director, Global Engagement (International
Relations)
Position Purpose: The Associate Director, Global Engagement (International Relations) will
support the delivery of the University Globalisation Framework –
particularly as it relates to international relations. The role will work to
expand and enhance Massey’s engagement of and support from
international communities, global indigenous networks and institutional
partners. This will be completed in conjunction with our colleges,
research areas and relevant professional units, as well as all parts of the
Office of the DVC Students and Global Engagement to build and maintain
internal and external relationships that strengthen Massey’s international
reputation and engagement.
The Associate Director will lead the international relations team to
support college-specific globalisation plans under Massey’s Globalisation
Framework which supports the University Strategy. The role will support
growth in global research partnerships and disseminate opportunities for
global knowledge exchange. The Associate Director will serve as the
university’s main point of contact and organiser for both incoming and
outgoing international delegations and visitors.
Department: Office of Global Engagement
Location: Auckland / Palmerston North / Wellington
Reports to: Executive Director, Global Engagement
Responsible for: College International Advisor x 4
Delegations: Band C
Job Title: Associate Director - International
Key relationships: Internal External
Office of Global Engagement Ministry of Education
Leadership Team Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade
College Directors, International Immigration New Zealand
Heads of Schools/Institutes in MBIE
Colleges and Departments Universities New Zealand
DVCs and PVCs Education New Zealand
Graduate Research School Embassies and Consulates
Strategy & Research Auckland Council
Research & Enterprise Palmerston North City Council
Office of Global Partnerships Wellington City Council
Student Registry Riddet Institute & NZ Food Safety
Student Experience Science Research Centre Food HQ
Massey Foundation Institutional Partners
Alumni Relations
Finance
Governance and Risk

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Accountabilities
Leadership • Provide leadership in Global Engagement activities, focused on
Provide leadership defining performance expectations, driving engagement and culture
within the portfolio goals.
area to align with the • Model behaviours that support the University’s Te tiriti led strategy.
vision and purpose of • Demonstrate leadership within area, building engagement that aligns

University with the University’s goals.

• Support and enact at area level, the strategies, plans and policies of

the University.

• Set performance expectations, developing staff and team capability to

enable the achievement of high performance.

Planning • Reflects Te Tiriti-led approaches into planning;

• In partnership with the areas Senior Management, deliver on annually

Contribute to and agreed programmes of work, prioritising and managing resources;
operationalise annual
College plans to reach • Contributes to the development of the Globalisation Framework and
its internationalisation annual operational plan for the Office of Global Engagement;
goals • Use extensive knowledge of market and relationships to advise Office of
Global Engagement and Senior College staff about strategic
opportunities that would support achievement of the Massey’s

internationalisation goals;

• Identify strategic risks and mitigating strategies.

Collaboration • Build on the principles of partnership of Te Tiriti in establishing and
Develop and maintain growing relationships;
relevant networks • Work with the leadership of the Office of Global Engagement and the
internally and College to manage relationships with key external stakeholders and

externally government organisations;

• Foster excellent internal collaboration and develop strong relationships

between the Office of Global Engagement and the Colleges, to ensure

an integrated internationalisation approach;

• Develop and maintain effective relationships across the University to

ensure seamless support and delivery of international activities;

• Build and maintain productive relationships with relevant agencies,

organisations and strategic international partners.
Functional • International Relations
accountabilities o Research and knowledge exchange
Global Engagement o Supporting international communities
and International o Enhancing the development of international indigenous
Relations networks
o Seeking new international funding sources for research and

scholarship

• Stakeholder Engagement

Please refer the Job description for details