Visionary Executive Dean, Society & Business Faculty

Auckland University of Technology; Auckland; On-site; NZD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

AUT seeks an Executive Dean for the Faculty of Society and Business to provide strategic, academic and people leadership. You will guide teaching, research and partnerships to create real-world impact for students, industry and communities.

The role manages eight direct reports and a ~800-strong staff, with a 5-year term and competitive remuneration package at AUT. The Executive Dean will champion Te Tiriti commitments, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, influence governance, and lead

Qualifications

• An accomplished senior leader with expertise relevant to the faculty's disciplines and a proven ability to deliver strategic outcomes in complex environments.
• Significant people leadership experience at scale, inspiring and developing large teams and delivering results through others.
• Suitability for appointment as Professor, with a track record of academic achievement or equivalent leadership distinction.
• A champion for equity, diversity and inclusion, advancing Te Tiriti commitments and equitable outcomes.
• Experience leading strategic change and transformation in interdisciplinary settings.
• Proven success in advancing research excellence, impact and external partnerships.
• Strong ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation across disciplines.
• Demonstrated capability to build industry, community and international partnerships delivering impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower a faculty leadership team of eight direct reports and over 800 staff.
• Shape and embed the merger of multiple faculties into a single, high‑performing unit.
• Drive research excellence, relevance, partnerships and international reputation.
• Oversee academic portfolio, programme quality and pathways across disciplines.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Equity & Te Tiriti

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Industry partnerships

Financial acumen

Education

Professor eligibility

Job description

AUT seeks an Executive Dean for the Faculty of Society and Business to provide strategic, academic and people leadership. You will guide teaching, research and partnerships to create real-world impact for students, industry and communities.

The role manages eight direct reports and a ~800-strong staff, with a 5-year term and competitive remuneration package at AUT. The Executive Dean will champion Te Tiriti commitments, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, influence governance, and lead