Job Description:
Lead the digital and physical foundations of a university focused on unlocking the power of the land.
The opportunity
Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University is a specialist university focused on the land-based sectors, with an ambitious vision to be a globally ranked, top-five land-based university, enhancing lives and growing the future.
Its campus sits at the heart of the Lincoln research precinct, complemented by a network of university-owned farms and research centres. Alongside its digital ecosystem, this infrastructure underpins all of Lincoln’s teaching and research.
As Chief Digital and Infrastructure Officer, you will bring these twin foundations together, ensuring networks, cybersecurity, data, information systems, research and teaching infrastructure and property integrate seamlessly to deliver an exceptional experience for students, staff and partners.
Why this role, and why now
- Digital and physical, together. The portfolio spans Information and Technology Services and Property Services, from cybersecurity and data to laboratories and working farms. A breadth few leadership roles can match.
- Technology as a strategic enabler. Data, artificial intelligence, process transformation and digital experience are reshaping the tertiary sector. You will champion their strategic use across research, teaching, learning and operations to maximise the value of technology investment.
- A great place to live and lead. Based at Lincoln’s Te Waihora campus, you will enjoy everything Canterbury has to offer, with mountains, coast and the city of Christchurch all close at hand.
What you’ll lead
Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, you will provide strategic leadership, oversight and coordination across the University’s digital and infrastructure portfolio. You will:
- Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of University-wide strategies and policies as a collaborative member of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Provide strategic oversight of digital services, including information systems, cybersecurity, and data management and governance.
- Ensure the University’s assets and property are aligned with, and supportive of, its teaching, research, partnership and commercial priorities.
- Support high-quality research and teaching infrastructure, including laboratories, farms, equipment, collections and digital resources.
- Drive continuous improvement while embedding sound risk management, governance, compliance and health and safety across the portfolio.
- Advance the University’s commitments under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
What you’ll bring
- Significant senior leadership experience in a complex organisation, with a track record of influencing decision-making at executive level.
- Experience leading diverse operational portfolios, such as technology, property, infrastructure, health and safety or other corporate services.
- Proven success leading organisational change, major projects and service improvement, translating strategic priorities into operational plans and measurable results.
- Strong commercial acumen and a sound understanding of risk management, governance, compliance and health and safety.
- The ability to build trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, and to lead and develop high-performing teams.
- A collaborative leadership style and a commitment to Manaakitaka and Lincoln University’s values.
How to apply
Lincoln University has partnered with Sheffield Search for this important appointment. To apply in strict confidence now, visit: https://www.sheffield.co.nz/Job-Search?Id=752 or email your cover letter and CV (in a PDF format wherever possible) to [contact details available in the full listing] quoting 9113. Applications close on 2 November at 9.00am. Emails will be electronically acknowledged and further correspondence may be by email.
To view the Candidate Briefing document, please visit https://www.sheffield.co.nz/Job-Search/ID/752
For more information please phone Patrick Rooney on [contact details available in the full listing].
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