Academic Quality & Governance Leader

University of Waikato

Hamilton

On-site

NZD 123,000 - 141,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking
Flexible working
Extra university leave
Discounted gym membership
Competitive superannuation

Job summary

The University of Waikato invites applications for a senior leadership role overseeing academic governance and quality assurance. You will direct teams delivering governance, curriculum oversight, and audit activities, partnering with academic units to ensure policies reflect national requirements and the university’s strategic priorities.

A postgraduate credential in education or related fields is highly desirable.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated expertise in academic quality assurance and enhancement.
  • Experience developing and interpreting regulations and policies.
  • Leadership experience in a complex organisation with governance committees.

Responsibilities

  • Lead teams delivering academic governance and quality services.
  • Set strategic and operational direction across curriculum and programme development.
  • Oversee academic reviews, reporting, and audit activity.
  • Ensure alignment of policies with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and mātauranga Māori.
  • Collaborate with academic units to maintain coherent quality processes.

Skills

Governance
Quality assurance
Leadership
Strategic planning
Stakeholder engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualification in education
Postgraduate qualification in leadership
Postgraduate qualification in management
Postgraduate qualification in quality assurance

Tools

CUAP knowledge
NZQA knowledge
Universities NZ knowledge

Job description

The University of Waikato invites applications for a senior leadership role overseeing academic governance and quality assurance. You will direct teams delivering governance, curriculum oversight, and audit activities, partnering with academic units to ensure policies reflect national requirements and the university’s strategic priorities.

A postgraduate credential in education or related fields is highly desirable.

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