General Manager Uniprint at University of Otago

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

110396.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Customer Focus, Commercial Insight, Budgeting, Financial Management, Communication, Relationship Building, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Printing Industry Experience

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ UNIPRINT |TE WHARE-TĀ CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES | TE URU KAHIKA The Campus and Collegiate Life Services Division is proud to lead a collection of world-class services at the University of Otago, all dedicated to enhancing the distinctive Otago experience and supporting the University’s strong collegiate culture. UniPrint provides an extensive range of printing solutions — including bulk printing and copying (such as examination materials), binding, and a variety of other printing services — for both the University community and external clients. The role | Te mahi As General Manager of Uniprint, you will lead the University’s central print and copy service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality digital print, copy, and related services to both internal and external clients. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across all business units, oversee financial and administrative performance, and drive continuous improvement in a fully digital print environment. A key aspect of this role is building strong relationships across the University, aligning Uniprint’s services with customer needs, and ensuring efficient workflows and service excellence. You will also manage key supplier relationships, support the customer service and production teams, and champion a culture of innovation, quality, and client focus. Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako You will be an experienced and commercially minded leader with the ability to drive high-quality service delivery in a complex environment. Key strengths include: • Proven experience leading a customer focused team. • Proven commercial insight, with budgeting and financial management skills. • An understanding of the Tertiary Education Sector and its culture and decision-making processes. • Very strong customer service focus. • Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to work across diverse stakeholders. • Strong organisational and time-management skills. • Experience in the printing industry is preferred. Further details | Pūroko This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week), position located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin and will commence in January 2026. The appointment range for this role is $101,739 to $110,396, Top of Range $119,053 per annum. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Martin Jones via the contact details below. Application | Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting 2501683 will close on Monday, 1 December 2025. Applications will be reviewed as submitted and candidates may be asked to interview immediately. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. Additional Information Contact: Martin Jones Tel: 021 279 5302 Position details: Job Description Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

As General Manager of Uniprint, you will lead the University’s central print and copy service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality digital print, copy, and related services. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across all business units and drive continuous improvement in a fully digital print environment.