Director - Strategic Planning & Programmes
Director - Strategic Planning & Programmes
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The Opportunity Te Whiwhinga mahi
This is a pivotal leadership role at the University of Auckland responsible for enabling strategic alignment insight-led planning and enterprise-wide performance.
As Director - Strategic Planning & Programmes you will lead a newly shaped function that supports the Universitys strategic direction through integrated planning data governance and programme enablement. You will oversee the development of planning frameworks performance measures and strategic initiatives that contribute to the Universitys long-term successenhancing institutional effectiveness operational agility and service design.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer you will lead a diverse team that brings together strategic planning business capability data insights and programme delivery. With visibility across the full strategic cascadefrom institutional strategy to implementation and outcomesyou will help ensure decisions are informed aligned and impactful.
You will lead a portfolio working across the University including education research and professional services to support strategic alignment and enable new ways of operating. You will engage with senior leaders and government agencies to support investment planning optimise funding and contribute to the Universitys reputation sustainability and success.
This is a rare opportunity to shape how strategy is delivered at scale in a globally ranked university while living in one of the worlds most liveable cities. Auckland offers a vibrant cultural scene stunning natural landscapes and a strong sense of communitymaking it an ideal base for both professional impact and personal wellbeing.
About You He krero mu
Youre a senior professional with a strong track record in directing strategic planning performance or transformation in complex organisations. You bring a big-picture mindset backed by deep experience in guiding teams shaping strategy and delivering results.
Your background will demonstrate:
- Proven experience driving enterprise-wide planning business improvement or programme delivery
- Ability to support and develop high-performing teams through change
- Confidence interpreting and reporting on data insights and performance frameworks to support decision-making
- A collaborative and influential style with the ability to engage senior leaders and external partners
- A sound understanding of the higher education sector and how to support strategic alignment across diverse portfolios
- A commitment to equity and understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We seek a purpose-driven future-focused professional ready to help shape the Universitys next phase of growthsomeone who values impact collaboration and the opportunity to contribute to the future of higher education in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Additional Information :
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply
Please see further detail and position description in the CANDIDATE BOOKLET
For a confidential discussion please contact Josh Chapman
Applications must be submitted via the University website by 29th August 2025
Equity
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
