Associate Director Resilience

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 consists of three distinct campuses as well as minor sub-entities. Its estate is made up of 60+ buildings valued at some $1.5 billion and covers some 30Ha of land. Within that profile is two halls of residence with 500+ residents.

We're looking for an experienced leader to take on the role of Associate Director, Resilience - a position central to the university's emergency management and business continuity program.  This role is responsible for driving a culture of resilience and building a culture that enables our people, systems, and services to adapt and thrive in the face of disruption.  We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking professional to lead this transformation.  This is a senior leadership role focused on embedding a culture of resilience across AUT - beginning with strategic engagement at governance level and cascading down.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

This role is responsible leading AUT's business continuity and emergency management functions, ensuring we are prepared to manage risk, respond effectively to disruption, and recover quickly. 

In this role, you will:

• Champion resilience as an organisational priority, embedding a whole-university approach that aligns with our strategic goals.
• Design and implement systems that build preparedness into the culture, from policy through to everyday practice.
• Lead and deliver training programs that empower staff with the capability and confidence to act decisively in times of crisis.
• Strengthen external partnerships with key agencies, including Auckland Emergency Management and NEMA, ensuring AUT is aligned with best practice and national standards.

He kōrero mōu | About you

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strategic mindset and strong leadership presence, with a track record of influencing at a senior level.
• Strong expertise in emergency management, business continuity, and organisational resilience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills - able to connect across academic, operational, and external audiences.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to building capability and confidence across a complex organisation.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Along with your CV, please ensure to submit a cover letter which explains why this role and AUT is of interest, and how your experience aligns with the requirements of the role.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

AUT is a fantastic place to work and has excellent staff benefits including free study, a personal fund for your continued professional development, generous leave allowances and free membership to AUT gyms.

If you are ready to lead culture change and strengthen AUT's ability to withstand and grow through disruption, we would love to hear from you. 

For all enquiries about the position, please contact Caroline Cranston - Recruitment Consultant - [email protected]

Te rā aukati/Closing Date: Applications close 27 May 2025 at 11.55pm

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