Head of Department, Paramedicine (School of Clinical Sciences)

at  Auckland University of Technology

• Drive the growth and success of New Zealand’s leading Department of Paramedicine
• Seeking authentic partnership-driven leadership
• Permanent academic appointment, plus 3-year HoD term: based at AUT’s South Campus
  As one of the world’s top 100 young universities and New Zealand’s newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially-driven university with equity and excellence central to our purpose and actions, and we offer a stimulating teaching and research environment with strong connections to government, business, and industry. AUT has more than 27,000 students and over 4,000 staff based primarily at our three teaching campuses.
  Our Department of Paramedicine (part of our Faculty of Health & Environmental Sciences/Te Ara Hauora A Pūtaiao) is the largest paramedicine educator, researcher and postgraduate provider in New Zealand. Our committed team of around 30 staff provide high quality education to over 550 FTE students, principally through the Bachelor of Health Science in Paramedicine and Postgraduate Programmes. Our staff are leaders in paramedicine and maintain close links with industry. Our student numbers and staff retention are strong.

TE WHIWHINGA MAHI | THE OPPORTUNITY

This critical and unique leadership role enables the Department to achieve excellence and equity in education and research, whilst supporting implementation of the University’s strategic and operational goals. The Department is in a strong position and we’re looking for a paramedicine expert with staff management experience to continue the great progress made, whilst embracing space for your own innovative thinking to develop and respond to the changing needs of the sector and our students!

ME PĒHEA TE TUKU TONO | HOW TO APPLY

Along with your CV, please ensure to submit a) a cover letter which explains why this role and AUT are of interest, and b) a statement addressing how your experience aligns with the key selection criteria we’re seeking below:

• A record of academic achievement suitable for appointment as a senior paramedicine academic.
• A champion for equity. Capability to lead and support the department on its Te Tiriti journey.
• Experience leading teams. Please outline the size/scale of staff led, along with successes developing and sustaining growth and ensuring a positive work culture for staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop significant connections and partnerships with community and key stakeholders.
• Applicants are welcome to add further comments they may feel of relevance.

• A record of academic achievement suitable for appointment as a senior paramedicine academic.
• A champion for equity. Capability to lead and support the department on its Te Tiriti journey.
• Experience leading teams. Please outline the size/scale of staff led, along with successes developing and sustaining growth and ensuring a positive work culture for staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop significant connections and partnerships with community and key stakeholders.
• Applicants are welcome to add further comments they may feel of relevance