Visionary Executive Dean, Society & Business

Kumara Vine; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 250,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

AUT is seeking an Executive Dean for the Faculty of Society and Business, based at AUT's City Campus in Auckland. You will provide strategic, academic and people leadership to a bold, merged faculty spanning diverse disciplines to deliver real-world impact.

The role oversees an 800-strong staff, drives interdisciplinary collaboration, and leads key partnerships and research initiatives. Start date: Early-mid 2027.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding strategic, academic and people leadership for the Faculty of Society and Business.
• Lead a faculty of over 800 staff dedicated to transformational teaching, research and partnerships.
• Oversee merger integration and the development of an interdisciplinary, multi-disciplinary portfolio.
• Drive research excellence, impact and partnership development with industry and communities.
• Manage an operating budget of around NZD 118 million and contribute to university governance.

Job description

AUT is seeking an Executive Dean for the Faculty of Society and Business, based at AUT's City Campus in Auckland. You will provide strategic, academic and people leadership to a bold, merged faculty spanning diverse disciplines to deliver real-world impact.

The role oversees an 800-strong staff, drives interdisciplinary collaboration, and leads key partnerships and research initiatives. Start date: Early-mid 2027.