THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position within the University:
Registrar’s Office
Senior Assistant Registrar – Policy and Governance
Reporting to the Registrar, the Senior Assistant Registrar – Policy and Governance will manage and coordinate the development, review, implementation, and updating of all University policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), prudential standards, and governance systems to support the achievement of the University’s strategic goals and objectives, particularly Domain 1(ii): Update all Institutional Policies and Prudential Standards
Primary Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Developing an annual plan for policy, research and governance review to achieve the University Strategic Plan and other plans of the Higher Education Sector.
- Ensuring that the University Governance System is effectively functioning according to the PNG University of Technology Act, 1986, Higher Education General Provisions (Amendment) Act 2020, PNG Universities Governance Manual, External Quality Assessment Report, 2019 and other relevant governance requirements.
- Conducting constant awareness and advocacy on University Policies to the internal and external stakeholders of the University including Staff, Students, contractors, business arm, and external stakeholders (Key National Government Agencies, Development Partners, Provincial and District Administrations)
- Forging and harnessing strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensuring appropriate office capacity and human resources are maintained at all times.
- Providing monthly and quarterly reports for all Governance and Policy
Qualification & Experience
The successful candidate should:
- Have a Master’s in Public Policy, Public, Business Administration, Management or related.
- Have a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
- Possess effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Possess effective decision making and negotiation skills
- Possess good analytical skills
- Must be Detail Oriented
- Must possess sound knowledge and skills in research techniques and methodologies
- Be knowledgeable with all the relevant internal Policies and the required Government Acts and Policies governing the operations of the Universities.
Attributes
- Willing to work independently with little supervision
- Be able to work under pressure and after hours when required
- Be of sober habits
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Must be a team player
- Diplomacy rules
- Honor confidentiality
- Be honest, transparent and ethical in conduct
Conditions of Service
Base Salary:
- Senior Assistant Registrar I K53,147 – K64,958 plus
- Domestic Market Allowance of K8,681 – K12,687 per annum
- Senior Assistant Registrar II K60,649 – K74,126 plus
- Domestic Market Allowance of K10,683 – K16,026 per annum
(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)
Application Procedure
Detailed application with curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names and addresses including email addresses, phone numbers of three (3) current referees including one from past/present employer, if any, should be sent to the address below:
The Executive Director – Human Resources
PNG University of Technology
Private Mail Bag
Lae, 411
Papua New Guinea
Applications must be compiled and sent as one PDF file to recruitment@pnguot.ac.pg with an indication of their earliest availability to take up the appointment.
PLEASE NOTE
- Deadline for all applications is 30th of October, 2026
- Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.
