Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education)

University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau is New Zealand’s pre-eminent comprehensive, research-intensive, and international university, as reflected in our global ranking of 65 in the 2025 QS World University Rankings and sustained top twenty position in THE University Impact Rankings.

Our mission and values place strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, partnering to advance the well-being of the peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. We have a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability. We recognise a special relationship with Māori as tangata whenua under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are a global leader in teaching and research about the Pacific Islands and Ocean, and the largest provider of degree-level education to Pacific peoples in New Zealand.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

• Strategic University leader at Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading University (QS #65).
• Develop, influence and deliver University-wide education strategies that enable rich and successful student experiences.
• Responsible for academic quality and governance, you will champion relevant curriculum and teaching standards across the university.

Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education (DVC Education) is a key member of the University Executive Committee, setting the direction for the University’s education portfolio, enabling us to meet our strategic objectives and Vision 2030. We aim to provide an inclusive, flexible and top-quality educational experience to our 47,000 students who are supported to challenge themselves and achieve academic success that leads them to rewarding careers.

You will bring experience of successful academic scholarship and university leadership, including developing and delivering on strategy, and the ability to provide leadership to highly skilled senior leaders across the portfolio. A systems thinker, you will ensure all parts of the educational offering from foundation programmes through to Masters degrees and University of Auckland Online courses are aligned, relevant and of consistently high quality.

You will work inclusively across the university, leading the development of educational strategies and initiatives, ensuring appropriate governance, sustainability and academic quality. You will engage collaboratively with Deans and academic leaders across the university to enable student success at all levels of their academic journey.

Auckland is a vibrant cosmopolitan and growing city with approx. 1.8m people living in the greater Auckland area, which is the commercial heart of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are fortunate to have an abundance of natural features including a stunning harbour and accessible coastline, native bush and moderate temperatures, which help us to retain our reputation as one of the best cities in the world in which to live.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

This appointment will be for a fixed term of 5 years (renewable by mutual consent).

Please see further detail and position description in the candidate booklet

For a confidential discussion, please contact Clare Litten, c.litten@auckland.ac.nz

Applications must be submitted via the University Smart Recruiters portal by 18 May 2025

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz