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Job Opportunity: Dean, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences:University of AucklandJob description:Job Description» Contribute to the leadership abilities of the top-ranked (#87 QS and #6 UNSDG) research-intensive university in Aotearoa New Zealand.» Enable our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities through teaching, research and engagement. The University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau is seeking an inspirational leader with outstanding interpersonal expertise and commitment to academic pursuits to become our Dean,Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences(FMHS). The Dean will be ambitious about the transformative contribution we can make to hauora – physical, mental, spiritual and family health – across generations in Aotearoa, and through our research to global communities. Applying their strategic, management and financial acumen they will create an environment that inspires excellence in an inclusive and empowering way for all staff and students. Visionary and bold in their thinking, the Dean will provide leadership abilities to enhance our reputation as New Zealand's leading Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. The Dean will demonstrate a sound knowledge of the challenges of leading a multi-disciplinary, research-led, academic faculty in a highly competitive international environment and the positive impacts that come as a result. A true leader, the Dean will recognise that people are the Faculty's greatest asset. The Dean will continue to foster a culture of collegiality in which all staff are encouraged and enabled to achieve at the highest level. An accomplished relationship builder, the Dean will demonstrate a commitment to cross-faculty, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a track record of leading significant engagement across both health and tertiary sectors. Aotearoa New Zealand is undergoing large scale health sector reform, making Information technology essential for the Dean to partner with government, policy, delivery and health providers, to activate the knowledge gained through our research, education and clinical training, and advocate for the right voices to be heard when creating and shaping such reform. Candidates who are not already familiar with New Zealand's bicultural context will be expected to engage with M?ori culture and systems of knowledge and to develop a sound knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and New Zealand's place in the Pacific. The Dean will demonstrate the insight, practice and commitment to provide continued leadership abilities to equity and inclusion. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will ideally bring an international research reputation and academic credentials. They will balance the function of being the Faculty's leader and greatest advocate, while contributing to the success of the University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau, as a key member of the Academic leadership abilities team. The Dean will grow the Faculty's philanthropic base and manage the relationships with an existing portfolio of major donors, including individuals, trusts and corporates. The University of Auckland occupies a unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. We are the country's leading and largest university with over 42,000 students, and the pre-eminent research institution, employing the largest number of top-ranked researchers in the country. FMHS is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world in the medical disciplines and is located on the Grafton Campus adjacent to Auckland City Hospital. We aspire to contribute to a fair, ethical and sustainable society, reflecting our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our foundational relationship with tangata whenua. The University is committed to a culture that encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential in an inclusive and collaborative community of scholars. We welcome applications that will enhance the diversity of our staff and strengthen our links with diverse communities. New Zealand's largest city, Auckland is a vibrant cosmopolitan place with 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. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, 12th July 2023 (further detail in theCandidate booklet). For a confidential discussion, Contact Us by the University of Auckland as below: Clare Litten, Email address:c.litten@auckland.ac.nz Dr Kathrin Soehnel, Email address:k.soehnel@auckland.ac.nz Position Listing reference: REF20006K Additional InformationEquityThe University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity results for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For more information on services for M?ori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakat?pui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go towww.equity.auckland.ac.nz I’m interested How to submit the application:In order to apply you will first need to register with the University by completing an online user profile via their website. APPLY NOW by clickingHEREto register with the University's website.Please combine your cover letter and CV as one document when submitting your application.To prosperously download the full Job Description you should ensure you have pop-up blocker disabled and file downloads enabled (in Internet Explorer enabling file downloads is done by navigating to Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level and select radio button to enable File Downloads).If you are experiencing difficulty in any aspect of the application process or if you do not receive a confirmation email that you have applied for a function, Contact Us byrecruitment@auckland.ac.nzor Phone 09 923 1115. Applications close:Wednesday, 12th July 2023Skills:
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