Pro-Vice-Chancellor - Health Sciences

Pro-Vice-Chancellor - Health Sciences-2302183

 

DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES
TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORA

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Otago invites applications for the position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Health Sciences.

As New Zealand’s oldest and most research-intensive university, the University of Otago is ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world and attracts first-rate academics and students. Our graduates are renowned for their independence and audacity of spirit, and our alumni hold a variety of high-profile roles across a wide range of professions, including health, government, education, research and business within New Zealand and internationally.

The Division of Health Sciences is a cornerstone of the University of Otago. It is New Zealand’s leading provider of education and research in health and biomedical sciences. It is a vibrant and ever-changing academic division with campuses in Dunedin, Christchurch, and Wellington. The division is currently embracing a number of new opportunities as part of its exciting future, including a review of its structure, significant capital development programme and involvement as a stakeholder in the Dunedin Hospital rebuild.

Alongside its focus on research and teaching, the Division of Health Sciences is very active in national health workforce development, health systems planning, and contributing to national and international health policy. It has well-established national engagement with Māori, including particularly close partnerships with Ngāi Tahu, in the South Island, and many other iwi in the North Island.

The role/Te mahi

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Health Sciences reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor, and is the Division's senior academic and executive leader. The role has overall responsibility for implementing University-wide policy at the Divisional level and ensuring that the Division has a clear strategic direction that aligns with the University’s Vision 2040 and strategic plan to 2030, Pae Tata.

As part of the alignment, you will be focusing on strengthening our capability, capacity and culture to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Health Sciences will also be actively involved in working with government and the health sector, and helping produce research and graduates that will shape the future.

Some of the key responsibilities for this role will include:
•    Developing and implementing a clear strategic vision for the Division that aligns with Pae Tata, and upholds the University’s culture and values.
•    Implementing the restructure of the Division in line with the recent Health Sciences Review.
•    Ensuring support for research activities within the Division and more widely.
•    Preparing and managing the budget.
•    Allocating and managing resources to achieve the Division's objectives.
•    Ensuring that all Deans allocate and manage their resources to achieve the objectives of their Faculty or School and contribute appropriately to the Division's objectives.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

To be considered for appointment to this position, candidates will have:
•    Demonstrated successful leadership ability at a senior management level in a research-intensive university.
•    Commitment to excellence in teaching and research.
•    Demonstrated experience in leading structural change that inspires a positive culture of transformation.
•    Ability to work within the Senior Leadership Team to advance Vision 2040 and Pae Tata.
•    Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
•    A current research programme at a high international standard and a commitment to maintaining this while serving as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Health Sciences.
•    Ability to maintain postgraduate student supervision.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Health Sciences, will be based in Dunedin, New Zealand. The successful candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal skills and will be expected to work collegially across the University and with external stakeholders, particularly in the wider health community.

Further details/Pūroko

If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to learn more about joining our team, then please contact Farai Madambi, Recruitment Consultant for a confidential discussion via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following:
•    A CV.
•    A letter of application addressing the person profile.
•    Names and email addresses of at least three referees.

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2302183 will close on Tuesday, 6 February 2024.

Additional Information

Contact: Farai Madambi     Tel: +64 21 279 1516

Position details: Information Statement

Further Information: Division of Health Sciences

Further Information: University's Vision 2040

Further Information: Pae Tata - Strategic plan to 2030

Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Permanent 
Salary Level and Range
 The University is offering a remuneration level commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
Organisation
 Vice-Chancellor's Office
Job Function
 Academic Leadership