As one of the world's top 100 young universities and New Zealand's newest, 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 26,000 students and almost 4,000 staff based primarily at our three Auckland teaching campuses.
For our Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies Faculty (DCT), disruption is our purpose and our passion.
We imagine the unimaginable and envision our future environments.
We are dynamic, innovative and recognise that design as a discipline is central to advancing transdisciplinary learning and research at university level.
DCT is an outward looking and inspiring hub of significant size and scale, with 450 FTE staff serving as the locus of activity for five very distinct discipline areas: architecture and built environment, art and design, creative technologies, communication and media studies, and engineering, computer and mathematical sciences.
Student numbers are positive for 2025, programmes have gone through significant reform and our research is on an upward trajectory.
Our high growth areas are currently in The School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences (ECMS) and The School of Future Environments.
We are experiencing growth in external engagement and the outlook is exciting, it's an exceptionally good time to consider joining us!
The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi
The faculty is seeking an innovative new Associate Dean Postgraduate (ADPostgrad)to become a key member of the Faculty's Executive team.
You will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all postgraduate activities including enhancing the overall postgraduate student experience and ensuring equitable access to and outcomes.
We are looking for a leader who is willing to challenge the status quo and take us to the next level.
We are in growth mode, and this is an exciting time to be a part of our executive team.
There will be opportunity for new policy development, budget management and partnering across the university.
Key focus areas include:
You will support the Faculty's next steps in its Te Tiriti o Waitangi journey and our teaching, learning and assessment guided by the university's Te Kete strategy.
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.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
We welcome applications from ambitious mid - senior level academics.
Along with your academic CV, please submit a) a cover letter explaining why this particular role (and AUT) is of interest, and b) a statement addressing how your experience aligns with the key selection criteria we're seeking below:
Further Information:
Closing date: Tuesday 30 September at 10.30pm
Reference: 93104
At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn.
We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities.
We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process.
For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call 921 9499.
Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.
You will need to apply through the standard registration process.