Opportunities - College Director

Focusing on discipleship, mission and leadership formation, Bishopdale College works with students connected to a range of churches and community organisations in Nelson and from Anglican settings across New Zealand.

We are looking for an excellent leader and senior administrator who shares the College’s vision for the formation of Christian leaders. This is a diverse leadership role which sits at the heart of the College’s operations. As part of this process, we are considering several possible approaches to restructuring the College’s administrative operations, which may include splitting the role. We are therefore keen to hear from people with relevant experience and strengths, and are open to shaping roles and responsibilities around the strengths and availability of the right candidates.

If you bring significant academic or educational leadership experience - especially in the theological sector - and are interested in a multifaceted academic administration role with a strong student-facing component, you fit our brief most closely. We would also like to hear from administrators who would enjoy supporting the College’s daily operations across a range of tasks, including student enrolments, learner support, communications, event coordination, and general administration. There is potential for these administrative roles to include a lecturing component for candidates with relevant academic experience.

Below is an indicative job description for the College Director position.

Job Description

College Director - Registrar and Operations Lead
30 – 40 hours per week (negotiable)

Bishopdale College invites applicants for a senior management and academic administration position. We are looking for an excellent administrative leader who shares the College’s vision for the formation of Christian leaders. This is a diverse leadership role which sits at the heart of the College’s operations. You’ll be a key point of contact, supporting students through their academic journey, while also overseeing the day-to-day operational life of the College. The College Director will help drive the College forward as an innovative enterprise dedicated to a vision of ‘servant leaders for vibrant serving churches’.

Bishopdale College has delivered theological education in Nelson since 2007. Focusing on discipleship, mission and leadership formation, we work with students connected to a range of churches and community organisations in Nelson and from Anglican settings across New Zealand. We offer a Level 6 Diploma as well as working in partnership with Laidlaw College, with an emphasis on internship-focused programmes.

The successful candidate should: 

·      Share a commitment to the Christian ethos of Bishopdale College.

·      Have strong experience in academic administration and leadership, including an understanding of educational requirements and compliance – or be capable of developing their understanding in this area.

·      Be an excellent multitasker, with strong time management skills.

·      Have strengths in developing and maintaining systems for the staff team.

·      Ideally have experience in theological education - a formal qualification at degree level or higher is preferred. Applicants without formal qualifications are encouraged to apply.

 Key Responsibilities:

·      Assist the Dean, and partner with the staff team, in leading the College as a community of discipleship and of mission-shaped training and study.

·      Work closely with the College Administrator to ensure the smooth functioning of College life.

·      Oversee academic administration, coordinating staff efforts in order to deliver effective and efficient services to students and staff. 

·      Maintain external relationships with key partners and stakeholders, including Laidlaw College, a range of local Churches and Christian ministries, Anglican networks, and other partner organisations.

·      Liaise with NZQA, and other government agencies, ensuring the College’s compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Not sure whether to apply?

You don’t need to meet every requirement listed – we’re looking for someone who will fit well with our team and resonates with the College’s vision. We’ll work together to define the final shape of the role, taking into consideration the strengths and experience that you bring. If you’re interested, please apply even if you do not have strong experience in all the tasks required.

While this is not a lecturing role, there is scope to include a teaching component for the right candidate with relevant academic experience.

Applications

Email applications are preferred – send them to the Academic Lead, Dr Kate Tyler, kate@bishopdale.ac.nz. Please provide a cover letter outlining your interest in, and your suitability for the role, along with a CV. 

If you'd like to talk through the role before submitting your application, please email to arrange a conversation.