Faculty Lead – Academic Quality

About the role

The Faculty Lead – Academic Quality provides senior academic leadership for standards, assessment quality and assurance across the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences. This three‑year secondment reports to the Associate Dean Academic and is underpinned by a substantive appointment in a relevant discipline.

Key responsibilities

• Shape equitable, evidence‑informed academic practice across health, sport and science programmes.
• Lead the development and implementation of academic quality frameworks, standards and assessment policies.
• Oversee assurance processes to ensure validity, fairness and consistency of academic decision‑making.
• Collaborate with school heads and senior staff to strengthen governance, quality systems and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Promote continuous improvement through data‑driven evaluation and stakeholder engagement.

Required profile

• Established senior academic with a strong record in teaching, research and academic leadership.
• Deep understanding of academic quality assurance, assessment design and accreditation processes.
• Experience working in a large, diverse faculty or multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, including Māori and Pacific knowledge.

Required skills

• Knowledge of academic standards, assessment validation and quality assurance frameworks.
• Ability to interpret and apply evidence‑based practices to improve academic outcomes.
• Strong analytical and governance skills.

What we offer

• Three‑year fixed‑term appointment with a substantive academic position.
• Opportunity to influence academic quality at a leading New Zealand university.
• Supportive, innovative environment focused on student success and community impact.