Professor and Director Nature Positive

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

With more than 7500 students the Triple Crown accredited University of Auckland Business School is one of the largest and most successful in the Australasian region. The University of Aucklands position in the top 100 of the 2026 QS World Universities Ranking (65th globally 1st in New Zealand) confirms both its status as New Zealands pre-eminent research-led university and its place amongst the top 1% of universities worldwide.

The Professor and Director - Nature Positive is positioned within the Juncture: Dialogues on Inclusive Capitalism Research Centre.  Anchored in Junctures mission to reimagine capitalism for a more sustainable and inclusive future the Centre will establish a Nature Positive Hub. This hub will bring together transdisciplinary research education and cross-sector collaboration to deliver practical scalable pathways toward a Nature Positive Aotearoa.

The Director will provide strategic leadership catalysing and coordinating activities both within the University and across the external ecosystem. This role serves as the primary integrator of Nature Positive activities translating University research and capability into real-world impact working with the community iwi industry and policy partners to ensure knowledge drives tangible action.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) three year fixed term position.

The remuneration range for this role is between $200000 - $250000 NZD depending on qualifications and experience.

For more information about this role please refer to the Position Description. 

He kōrero mōu About you

Were looking for a strategic leader with strong interpersonal skills. You will;  

• Contribute to University and Faculty priorities in teaching research scholarship and academic leadership and service
• Build strategic consensus with a range of stakeholders with diverse views and different priorities
• Have proven ability in leading strategy development and execution in business academia or civil society
• Have a deep understanding of environmental challenges and nature-positive solutions.
• Have proven ability to communicate complex and potentially contentious issues to a range of stakeholders

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou What we offer

The University is committed to supporting your career with:

• Excellent research teaching and campus facilities
• Generous Research & Study Leave
• Full range of research and leadership development programmes

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 31 January 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above and in the position description. 

For questions about this role please contact Molly Freeman via Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.  

Additional Information :

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time