Job Description

Lead and coordinate offshore university programmes and partnerships, ensuring high-quality delivery, compliance, and strong global collaboration.

Mō te tūka | The role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the operational delivery of Lincoln University’s transnational education programmes. Based in our Trans-National Education Portfolio, you will work across faculties and service areas to ensure offshore programmes and partnerships run smoothly, meet quality standards, and deliver a great student experience.

Some tasks of the role include:

• Coordinating delivery of offshore programmes across multiple international partners
• Ensuring teaching readiness, scheduling, and academic support are aligned
• Managing relationships with partner universities and key stakeholders
• Overseeing programme quality, compliance, and performance
• Leading governance reporting, risk management, and operational planning
• Supporting collaborative research initiatives and partnership development

You’ll play a key role in strengthening relationships with global partners while helping grow and evolve our international education portfolio.

Mahi & Wāhi / Utu | Work pattern, location & salary

This permanent role is based at our Lincoln Campus and works 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE). The salary for this position is $140,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Kā tino Pūkeka/Whēako | Essential skills/experience for the role

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Proven experience in operational leadership, programme or partnership management
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong skills coordinating across teams and organisational functions
• Experience in governance processes, risk management, and planning
• Excellent relationship management and cross-cultural communication skills
• Ability to navigate international or partnership-based environments effectively