Dean, Faculty of Science

3 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand’s pre-eminent higher education institution and a comprehensive, research-intensive university. This is reflected in our global ranking of 68 in the 2024 QS World University Rankings and our outstanding rankings of 12th and 10th in THE University Impact Rankings and QS Sustainability Rankings for 2024.

**Job Description**:
**Dean, Faculty of Science**
- Contribute to the leadership of the top-ranked (#68 QS and #10 UNSDG) research-intensive university in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Champion the academic pursuit of Science, across all its diversity.

The University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau is seeking an inspirational leader with outstanding interpersonal skills and commitment to discovery and innovation through world-class research and education to become our Dean, Faculty of Science | Manukura Pūtaiao.

A true leader, the Dean will recognise that people are the Faculty’s greatest asset, and foster a culture of collegiality and trust, ensuring all staff are encouraged and enabled to achieve at the highest level.

The Dean will draw on their academic credentials to provide visionary leadership to enhance our reputation as New Zealand’s largest and most diverse Faculty of Science. The Dean will combine personal academic eminence with a sound understanding of the challenges of leading a multi-disciplinary, research-led, academic faculty in a highly competitive international environment and the positive impacts that come as a result.

An accomplished relationship builder, the Dean will demonstrate a commitment to cross-faculty, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and ideally a record of meaningful external engagement with government, industry, global and local science communities, and international institutional and educational partners.

Working with and reporting to the Provost, the Dean will balance the role of being the Faculty’s leader and greatest advocate, while contributing to the success of the whole University, as a key member of the Academic Leadership team, collaborating constructively with other Deans and Directors

Dean will partner with others within and beyond the Faculty to explore and enhance opportunities to secure its future, including growing the philanthropic base while deepening relationships with an existing portfolio of major donors, trusts and corporates.

The University of Auckland occupies a unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. We are the country’s leading and largest university with over 42,000 students, and the pre-eminent research institution, employing the largest number of top-ranked researchers in the country. We are also the largest and most highly ranked science faculty in New Zealand with more than 9,000 students studying in our 10 schools and departments.

New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland is a vibrant cosmopolitan place with an abundance of natural features including a stunning harbour and accessible coastline, native bush and moderate temperatures, which help us to retain our reputation as one of the best cities in the world in which to live.

Position Reference: REF21524M

Additional Information

**_
Equity_



  • Auckland City, New Zealand The University of Auckland Full time

    Full-time - Contract Type: Fixed-Term - Campus: Auckland City Campus - Position Number: 00005283 - UoA Department Name: Science **Company Description**: - Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand’s pre-eminent higher education institution and a comprehensive, research-intensive university. This is reflected in our global ranking...


  • Auckland, New Zealand Springer Nature Full time

    **Dean, Faculty of Science**: - Employer- The University of Auckland- Location- Auckland (Region) (NZ)- Salary- Competitive salary- Closing date- 2 Apr 2024- Discipline Applied Science Job Type Faculty Member, Head of Department Employment - Hours Full time Duration Fixed term Qualification Masters Sector Academia- You need to sign in or create...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland University of Technology Full time

    **Lead AUT's largest faculty as we help solve the health workforce crisis in Aotearoa**: - ** Bring inspirational, visionary and authentic partnership**-driven leadership**: - **Focus on improving and achieving equity in educational outcomes for all students**: - ** 5-year renewable role based at AUT's North Shore Campus** Auckland University of...

  • Dean, Faculty of Law

    3 weeks ago


    Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

    **Company Description** Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand’s pre-eminent higher education institution and a comprehensive, research-intensive university. This is reflected in our global ranking of 68 in the 2024 QS World University Rankings and our outstanding rankings of 12th and 10th in THE University Impact Rankings and...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland University of Technology Full time

    **Bring authentic partnership-driven leadership to our outstanding Faculty**: - ** Champion, lead and drive improvements as a key member of the Dean's Executive team**: - **3-year renewable role with substantive permanent senior academic appointment**: - **Based at AUT's City Campus in Auckland** As one of the world's top 50 young universities and New...

  • Dean, Faculty of Law

    4 weeks ago


    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand University of Auckland, New Zealand Full time

    Contribute to the leadership of the top-ranked (#68 QS and #12 UNSDG) research-intensive university in Aotearoa New Zealand.Leading the Faculty in its commitment to internationally recognised research and academic excellenceLaw ranked 55th in the 2023 QS World Rankings by SubjectThe University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau is seeking an inspirational...

  • Dean, Faculty of Law

    3 months ago


    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand University of Auckland, New Zealand Full time

    Contribute to the leadership of the top-ranked (#68 QS and #12 UNSDG) research-intensive university in Aotearoa New Zealand.Leading the Faculty in its commitment to internationally recognised research and academic excellenceLaw ranked 55th in the 2023 QS World Rankings by SubjectThe University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau is seeking an inspirational...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

    Company Description **Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland** **Ko te whare Pūtaiao/The Faculty of Science** at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. It undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological, and computational sciences. More than 8,000...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

    Company Description **Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland** Te Wāhanga Ture - the Auckland Law School is ranked as one of the best law schools in the world in the QS World University Rankings. It is the largest law school in Aotearoa New Zealand and has an international reputation for academic excellence. Situated in the heart of the...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

    Company Description **Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland** Ko te whare Pūtaiao/The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. It undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological, and computational sciences. More than 8,000 students'...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand The University of Auckland Full time

    Full-time - Contract Type: Permanent - Campus: Auckland City Campus - Position Number: 55559206 - UoA Department Name: Facilities and Services **Company Description**: **Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland** Ko te whare Pūtaiao/The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

    Company Description **Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland** Ko te whare Pūtaiao/The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. It undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological, and computational sciences. More than 8,000 students'...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

    Company Description **Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland** Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability. **Job...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

    Company Description **Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland** Ko te whare Pūtaiao/The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. It undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological, and computational sciences. More than 8,000 students'...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

    Company Description **Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland** The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ's largest employers. Our lecturers and health researchers are regarded as experts in their fields,...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

    **Company Description** The University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau** The University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading university and 68th in the QS World University Rankings 2024. Employing over 9,000 staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest and most diverse employers. The university is a comprehensive...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

    Company Description **Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland** Ko te whare Pūtaiao/The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. It undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological, and computational sciences. More than 8,000 students'...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

    Company Description **Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland** Ko te whare Pūtaiao/The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. It undertakes world-class research across the physical, biological, and computational sciences. More than 8,000 students'...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand The University of Auckland Full time

    Full-time - Contract Type: Permanent - Campus: Auckland City Campus - Position Number: 55568453 - UoA Department Name: Maurice Wilkins Centre **Company Description**: **Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland** Ko te whare Pūtaiao/The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the...


  • Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

    **Company Description** Waipapa Taumata Rau** **| The University of Auckland** Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability. **Job...