Head of School, Education

2 months ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland University of Technology Full time

**Drive the growth and success of our outstanding School of Education**:

- ** Seeking authentic partnership-driven leadership**:

- **5-year appointment, based at AUT's North Shore Campus**

As one of the world's top 100 young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially-driven university with equity and excellence central to our purpose and actions, and we offer a stimulating teaching and research environment with strong connections to government, business, and industry. AUT has more than 27,000 students and over 4,000 staff based primarily at our three teaching campuses.

Our dynamic School of Education/Te Kura Mātauranga (part of our Faculty of Culture and Society/Te Ara Kete Aronui) focuses on academic knowledge and providing our students with invaluable practical experience in teaching and education, through work placements in schools or education-related organisations. We have high-quality research that has real impact, with world-class researchers and research strengths across education. The School is a vibrant community of scholars who are committed and support each other.

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

**Key focus areas include**:

- Provide leadership and direction for the School of Education.
- Continue to develop and implement academic programs that meet industry standards and student needs.
- Continue to foster strong relationships with industry partners and stakeholders to ensure curriculum relevance and career opportunities.
- Lead, mentor, and motivate academic and administrative staff to achieve school objectives.
- Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and efficient school operations.
- Uphold the school's policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with educational regulations and standards.
- Act as the primary liaison between the school and external entities, promoting effective communication and positive relationships.

You will be recognised as a culturally capable leader who champions inclusivity and diversity, and is committed to creativity and innovation Your ability to listen, connect, collaborate, communicate and influence will be critical - as will be your strong respect for others. A resolute, robust and positive attitude is essential.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

Along with your academic CV (with full publication list), please ensure to submit a) a cover letter which explains why this role and AUT are of interest, and b) a statement addressing how your experience aligns with the **key selection criteria** we're seeking below:

- A record of academic achievement suitable for appointment as an associate professor or professor, with discipline expertise in one (or more) of the discipline areas within our School of Education.
- Working knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and experience of the New Zealand education sector.
- Significant staff management experience leading a school or sizeable academic department. Please outline the size/scale of staff led, along with successes developing and sustaining growth and ensuring a positive work culture for staff.
- Demonstrated development of significant industry connections and partnerships.
- Significant experience leading strategic change demonstrating excellent understanding of cultural, operational, and organisational change management.
- Applicants are welcome to add further comments they may feel of relevance.

**Further Information**:

- ** Salary**: Aligned with the appropriate step in AUT's academic pay scales (Associate Professor NZD $142, 835 - $165,369; Professor range: NZD $156,354 - $201,425). In addition, an annual allowance is paid for Head of School responsibilities.

**Advertising closes**: Sunday 22 September at 11.55pm. We expect interviews to take place early-mid October.

**Reference**: 90063

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