Head of Department, Midwifery (School of Acute & Primary Health), AUT South Campus

Head of Department, Midwifery (School of Acute & Primary Health), AUT South Campus

• Drive the growth and success of New Zealand's leading Department of Midwifery
• Seeking authentic partnership-driven leadership
• Senior academic appointment and 3 years Head of Department, AUT South 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 Department of Midwifery in our Faculty of Health & Environmental Sciences/Te Ara Hauora A Pūtaiao is the largest midwifery educator, researcher and postgraduate provider in New Zealand.

The focus is to provide high-quality education and Midwifery research.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi is embedded in all the activities in the Department and our curriculum has been refreshed to align with Te Aronui (AUT's Te Tiriti framework).

The Department of Midwifery is seeking an experienced midwife and senior academic with leadership experience to enable the achievement of excellence and equity in education and research.

You will make a senior contribution to our academic programme development, research capability and capacity and create space for innovative thinking and respond to the changing needs of the sector and our students!

Key focus areas include:

• Embrace AUT's Te Aronui framework and as a Te Tiriti o Waitangi-led organisation.
  
  
• Provide leadership and direction for the Department of Midwifery.
  
  
• Lead the further development of a department culture focused on excellence in teaching, research, service and other academic contributions whilst ensuring staff feel safe and productive in their work.
  
  
• Continue to develop and implement academic programs that meet industry standards and student needs.
  
  
• Continue to foster strong relationships with community, health agency, tangata whenua and other key stakeholders to ensure curriculum relevance and career opportunities.
  
  
• Lead, mentor, and motivate academic and administrative staff to achieve department objectives.
  
  

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 cover letter which explains why this role and AUT are of interest, and
• a statement addressing how your experience aligns with the key selection criteria we're seeking below
• A record of strong teaching and academic achievement suitable for appointment as a senior midwifery academic.
  
  
• A champion for equity.
  
  Capability to lead and support the department on its Te Tiriti journey.
  
  
• Staff management experience leading teams.
  
  Please outline the size/scale of staff led, along with successes developing and sustaining growth and ensuring a positive work culture for staff.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to develop significant connections and partnerships with community, health agency, tangata whenua and other key stakeholders.
  
  
• 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:

• Start Date: Early-2026 (to be agreed with the successful candidate).
  
  
• Term: The successful candidate will secure a 3-year secondment to the role of Head of Department (with potential for further extension) and a permanent appointment as a senior academic.
  
  
• Salary: Aligned with the appropriate step in AUT's academic pay scales (ranges all in NZD - Senior Lecturer $109,051 - $128,559; Associate Professor $142, 835 - $165,369; Professor: $156,354 - $201,425).
  
  In addition, an annual allowance is paid for Head of Department responsibilities.
  
  
• Enquiries: For academic enquiries, please contact Professor Judith McAra-Couper, Head of School of Acute & Primary Health -

Reference: 90067

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 .

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.

Academic Management, Clinical Educator, Midwife