Interim Executive Dean, Faculty of Society & Business

The Company is seeking an Executive Dean for its newly established Faculty of Society and Business. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the future of the faculty, leading a large and diverse team, and fostering a high-performing culture that is dedicated to impactful teaching, research, and student success. This role involves influencing at a strategic level, particularly in the areas of interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a strong background in the relevant disciplines, capable of driving research excellence, and with a proven track record in people leadership and organizational management. A key focus will be on embedding a multidisciplinary vision that spans business, economics, law, and social sciences, and on championing the faculty's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, particularly in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Applicants for the Executive Dean position should be accomplished senior leaders, with the ability to deliver strategic, academic, and organizational outcomes. The role requires a champion for equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a focus on advancing the faculty's commitments to Te Tiriti and strengthening Māori, Pacific, and equitable outcomes. The successful candidate will have a strong academic or industry background, with the potential for appointment as a Professor, and a proven ability to lead strategic change, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and build high-performing research environments. Strong strategic, commercial, and financial acumen is essential, as is experience in building partnerships that deliver real-world impact. The role is pivotal in shaping the future of the faculty and the wider direction of the institution, and the candidate should be prepared to take on this significant and challenging opportunity.