Bruce Aitken

Background

About Bruce Aitken

University of Otago Pro-Chancellor 2004-2006 Member of the University Council 1985-2006 Convener of the Ethics and Statutory Regulations Compliance Committee 2001 - 2006 Convener of the Appeals Board Convener of the Human Ethics Committee 1991-1995; President of the Association of Heads of University of Otago Residential Colleges & Halls 2002-2003 Chairman of the Otago University Development Society (Inc.) 1987-2003 President of the Senior Common Room Association (Staff Club) 1984-1985 President of the Court of Convocation and Graduates' Association 1981–1984 Knox College Master (CEO) 1995 - 2012 Assistant Master 1976 President of the Knox College Students' Club 1971 The Law Admitted as a Barrister & Solicitor of the (then) Supreme Court of New Zealand 1975 Partner in the Law Firms Rutherford McKinnon & Neil, Smith McKinnon, and McKinnon Aitken Martin 1979-1995 St Paul’s Cathedral & Anglican Diocese of Dunedin Priest since 2022 Deacon since 2021 Licensed Lay Minister 2013 - 2021 Dean’s Warden 2010 - 2018 Lay Canon 2009 - 2014 Chairman, Cathedral Finance Committee 2008, 2011 - 2013 Member, Cathedral Chapter 2008 – 2018 Civic Chairman of the Southern Youth Choir Trust Board 2013 Chairman of the Foundation for the Dunedin Civic Orchestra 2001-2006 President of the Friends of Columba College 2001-2003 Vice-President of the City of Dunedin Choir President of the Dunedin Sinfonia Board 1993-96 (member 1991-97) o Ability to deal with a variety of administrative, managerial and compliance responsibilities o Significant experience in • budget setting and budget maintenance • agenda setting • report writing and proof-reading • conference organizing o First-hand experience in marketing and publicity o Establishing and maintaining excellent relationships o Welcoming visiting academics and other guests, attending to their comfort and ensuring their various needs were met o Working with and encouraging people of all ages o Whilst essentially a team person, I have always been prepared and happy to make hard decisions and pleased to take on the various responsibilities of management o Personal attributes • Meticulous in office practice • Systematic organiser • Extremely high standard of work-related performance and organisational skills • Ability to deal efficiently and sympathetically with enquiries • Belief that no job is too difficult or too menial