Academic Policy Lead

• Be part of an effective, small central team that values manaakitanga and whanaungatanga
• Lead work to develop and review academic policy
• Permanent, full-time position

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 26,000 students and over 4,000 staff based primarily at our three Auckland teaching campuses.

The Academic Quality Office is a small, high-performing team within the portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic and lead by the Director of Academic Quality.  The Office is responsible for academic quality assurance activities including programme development and approval, academic review, academic policy and regulations, and student surveys. 

The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We're seeking an experienced, skilled and motivated Academic Policy Lead. This is a new, permanent full-time role in the Academic Quality Office and will work closely with the team and the Director.  You will be primarily responsible for leading the Academic Quality Office's academic policy work and for maturing processes to develop, review, communicate and monitor academic policies and procedures.  An important part of the role will be threading AUT's Te Tiriti o Waitangi framework, Te Aronui, through our policies and procedures. 

The role operates in a diverse and dynamic university environment and will be involved in range of academic quality matters, including working with students and understanding student voice to inform academic policy. 

Key focus areas include:

• The use of high-level research, analytical and data skills to understand University and academic contexts and put forward effective policy solutions.
• Working collaboratively with the Academic Quality Office team, and with a wide range of stakeholders in different roles across the University including students.
• Ensuring that academic policies are evidence-based, current, accessible, clear and effective and support quality outcomes for students.
• Ensuring that our academic policies align with Te Aronui, AUT's Tiriti Framework.
• Designing internal protocols and processes for policy development, review and implementation.

About you | Ko wai koe

We welcome interest from individuals with extensive experience in policy and /or academic quality in the tertiary sector, preferably in a university.  You will have:

• Excellent communication skills that allow you to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders;
• An eye for detail and exceptional prioritisation and organisation skills;
• A commitment to serving AUT's distinctive mission and communities.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

Join our high-performing team which is dynamic, supportive, collaborative, and diverse. AUT has fantastic staff benefits including free study, a personal fund for your continued professional development, free membership to AUT gyms and generous leave allowances.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Along with your CV - please ensure to submit a cover letter which a) explains why this particular role (and AUT) is of interest, and b) addresses how you feel you meet some, or all, of the key selection criteria listed above.

Further Information:

• Start Date: The successful candidate would ideally join AUT as early as possible.
• Term: The successful candidate will secure a permanent appointment. A competitive remuneration package will be agreed, commensurate with skills and experience.

Te rā aukati | Closing Date:  7 May 2025, at 11:55pm

Utunga | Salary:  $91,500 - $111,500 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

tūtohinga mahi | Job Reference: 92107

*Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week