• Contribute to the leadership of the top-ranked, most comprehensive and research-intensive university in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

We are seeking an inspirational leader with outstanding interpersonal skills and commitment to enabling world-class research and education to become Dean of our newest Faculty which will include the Faculties of Arts, Education and Social Work, and the Elam School of Fine Arts, School of Music, and Dance Programme. 

The Dean will be ambitious for the people and their endeavour, and this unique opportunity to continue to enable existing areas of strength while identifying and supporting future new areas. Applying their strategic, management and financial acumen the Dean will create an environment that continues to inspire excellence in an inclusive and empowering way for all staff and students, thus ensuring the faculty’s lasting success.  

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 successfully establish New Faculty in a manner that will activate academic synergies for the benefit of both staff and students. 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, inter- and  transdisciplinary opportunities across research and teaching. This will be aided by experience of meaningful external engagement with government, industry, global and local 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 an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, collaborating constructively with other Deans and Directors through the Provost, Deans and Directors Committee (PDDC) and beyond.  

The 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. 

Applications (CV and cover letter outlining your vision, motivation and highlighting relevant experience) must be submitted by 1 July 2024. 

Further detail is available in the Candidate Booklet, including position description, addendum and infographic. 

For a confidential discussion, please contact Clare Litten, University of Auckland, email: [email protected]; tel : 0274 989 135  

Equity

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The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz