Position Overview Manager – Operations Support (Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences) Reference: 95134 Location: AUT North Shore Campus, also based at North Campus, City Campus, South Campus Employment type: Full‐time, Permanent Closing date: 6 April 2026 11:55pm We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio‐economic situations, and accessibility needs.
Key Responsibilities Provide executive support and coordination to the Dean's Office, ensuring smooth workflows, correspondence management, meeting preparation, and high‐quality support.
Lead the Operations Support team, including PAs, project coordinators, and events/communications staff, focusing on capability building, work allocation, and team culture.
Oversee faculty events, communications and project coordination, ensuring planning, risk management and alignment with faculty priorities.
Coordinate operational improvements, document workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and clarify support functions.
Deliver people leadership, including performance expectations, coaching, and development.
About You You are not afraid to try new things, explore bold ideas, and inject real energy and passion into the university experience.
You thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are committed to supporting senior leaders with professional services.
Qualifications and Experience Significant experience in providing executive support to senior leaders in complex organisations and in leading and managing professional staff teams.
Strong organisational and coordination skills and a drive to lead system and process change.
Ability to work effectively within diverse teams in a dynamic, collaborative setting.
A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience.
Understanding of governance, committee processes and executive decision‐making contexts.
A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and support for AUT's Te Tiriti‐o‐Waitangi journey.
What We Offer Flexible working and a strong, caring culture that supports belonging.
Recognition frameworks that reflect your contribution and how you live our values.
Tools and trust to make a meaningful difference every day.
Māori and Pacific development programmes that strengthen our shared purpose.
Cultural capability uplift programmes for all staff.
Professional development and funded study pathways.
Free gym membership.
How to Apply Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter that explains why this role and AUT interest you, and how you meet the key criteria listed above.
All applications must be submitted through the online application process.
Other Information Start date: As soon as possible (to be agreed with the appointee).
Salary ranges: $93,900 – $114,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications).
For further information, please contact us at 09 921 9499.
