Amo Tātai Ture | Dean, Faculty of Law

• Key academic leadership at the heart of New Zealand’s dynamic capital city.
• Enable student success and uphold high research standards in a vibrant legal hub.
• Lead Te Kauhanganui Tātai Ture - Faculty of Law with visionary strategy and dynamic academic leadership.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington seeks a visionary leader to guide Te Kauhanganui Tātai Ture - Faculty of Law into the future. As the Amo Tātai Ture - Dean, Faculty of Law you will report to the Tumu Maruaia - Provost and provide academic and executive leadership, overseeing research, teaching, civic engagement, and stakeholder relations.

Located near New Zealand’s Parliament in Wellington’s bustling CBD, the Faculty is a hub of legal scholarship and research excellence.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will:

• Shape and deliver the Faculty’s vision and strategy.
• Oversee academic activities, enable student success, and uphold excellence in research.
• Be representing the Faculty at various forums.
• Forge academic partnerships and manage key stakeholder relationships, whilst incorporating new perspectives and technology.
• Be a committed, innovative leader with a PhD (or equivalent) who excels in strategic thinking, people leadership, and stakeholder management.
• Have integrity and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Key requirements:

• An established academic with a proven track record in leadership within dynamic environments.
• A PhD in a pertinent discipline.
• Outstanding academic achievements.
• Strong strategic and financial acumen.
• Exceptional skills in advocacy, collaboration, and communication.
• A passion for teamwork.

If you’re ready to help take Te Kauhanganui Tātai Ture - Faculty of Law to new heights of excellence, apply now!

Close Date for Vacancy: 18 September 2024.

Sheffield Search is assisting Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington with this appointment. More information on this opportunity can be found at https://www.sheffield.co.nz/Job-Search?Id=404.

Contact Details for Vacancy: For a confidential discussion, please phone Patrick Rooney on +64 21 458 362 or email patrick.rooney@sheffield.co.nz.

To apply in strict confidence now, email your cover letter and CV to cvwlg@sheffield.co.nz quoting 8778NI. Emails will be electronically acknowledged, and further correspondence may be by email.