Faculty Manager - Dentistry

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 OtagoTe Whare Wānanga o Otāgo The University of Otago is New Zealand's first university and one of its finest. It is a leader across all fields of academic endeavour - the humanities, sciences, health sciences and...

The Faculty Manager role is part of Divisional Services and Administration, a team of highly skilled professionals responsible for delivering outstanding student and staff experiences. We are a strong, supportive whakawhanaukataka (community), proud of the work we do as the largest workforce in the university, spanning every corner of the motu.

The role | Te mahi

We are seeking a Faculty Manager to join the Faculty of Dentistry in Ōtepoti. This is a senior role leading and managing operations, ensuring all services align with the teaching, learning, research, and strategic goals of the Division.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Faculty to drive strategic operational planning and function as a critical link between the departments and service units. Your leadership will be instrumental in setting high standards and maintaining strong relationships across the University.

You will bring extensive experience in strategic and operational planning, reporting, and workforce analysis, supported by a demonstrated ability to lead complex change at scale. As a forward-thinking and solutions-oriented leader, you will apply strong diplomacy and negotiation skills to influence, guide, and align stakeholders. Your leadership will set the tone for a collaborative, high-performing culture, inspiring teams to deliver consistently high standards across the organisation.

Other key skills:

• A passion and aptitude for information precision and attention to detail.
• Technology savvy and an experienced user of Microsoft Windows and Office software.
• Able to prioritise tasks, manage time and plan to ensure delivery to deadlines.
• Can exercise sound judgement, decision making, and build productive working relationships.
• Highly professional manner and strong people skills; courteous, calm, and welcoming.
• Proven experience in business administration and project management.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The University is offering a remuneration level commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected.

We offer a competitive salary, five weeks' annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.

For further information, please contact Robyn Sutton via the email address below.

Application | Tono

Applications quoting reference number 2601555 will close on Sunday, 15 November 2026.