Dentistry Faculty Operations & Strategy Lead

University of Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' annual leave

6.75% superannuation

Work-life balance

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

The University of Otago invites applications for a senior Faculty Manager in Ōtepoti/Dunedin. You will lead operations for the Faculty of Dentistry, aligning services with teaching, research and strategic goals while reporting to the Head of Faculty.

You will bring extensive experience in strategic and operational planning, workforce analysis and change management, with diplomacy to align stakeholders and drive a high‑performing culture across the university.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategic and operational planning.
• Proven ability to lead complex change at scale.
• Strong diplomacy and stakeholder influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operations for the Faculty of Dentistry.
• Align services with teaching, learning, research and divisional goals.
• Drive strategic operational planning and reporting to the Head of Faculty.
• Build productive relationships across departments and service units.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational planning

Change management

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Otago invites applications for a senior Faculty Manager in Ōtepoti/Dunedin. You will lead operations for the Faculty of Dentistry, aligning services with teaching, research and strategic goals while reporting to the Head of Faculty.

You will bring extensive experience in strategic and operational planning, workforce analysis and change management, with diplomacy to align stakeholders and drive a high‑performing culture across the university.