Pro Vice-Chancellor of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences

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University of Waikato invites applications for a Pro Vice-Chancellor of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences, a fulltime onsite role in Hamilton. You will shape strategic direction, foster the division's culture, steward resources, and lead program development to raise teaching and research quality while promoting staff and student success and stakeholder collaboration. The division encompasses Te Kura Toi, Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri, Te Piringa, Te Ngira, and Te Puna Haumaru, and seeks a distinguished leader with proven experience in the tertiary sector and the ability to balance diverse disciplines. Tips: highlight a distinguished track record, proven leadership, budget oversight, and success in cross-disciplinary collaboration. To apply, email your cover letter and CV to [email protected] quoting 9012 by 19 March 2026 12pm; contact Patrick Rooney at [email protected] or 021 458 362 for information.

As Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC), you will promote excellence and guide the division’s strategic direction. You will shape its intellectual and professional culture, ensure effective resource stewardship, and lead academic program development to enhance teaching and research quality. Additionally, you will promote staff and student success and foster collaboration with key stakeholders.

The division includes Te Kura Toi, the School of Arts; Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri, the School of Psychological and Social Sciences; Te Piringa, the Faculty of Law; Te Ngira, the National Institute for Population Research; and Te Puna Haumaru, the New Zealand Institute for Security and Crime Science. The division fosters academic excellence in both research and teaching and produces graduates who are innovators poised to make a significant impact on society.

We seek a candidate with a distinguished record of achievement, proven leadership experience, and a comprehensive understanding of the tertiary sector. The ability to balance the interests of diverse academic disciplines is important. You should have excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, and the capacity to develop innovative strategies for growth and improvement, alongside experience in large-scale budget management.

If you are a visionary leader ready to inspire and drive change, we invite you to apply for this pivotal role.

Sheffield Search is running this search on behalf of the University of Waikato. For more information, please contact Patrick Rooney, Associate Director, at Sheffield Search on [email protected] or 021 458 362.

To apply in strict confidence now, email your cover letter and CV to [email protected] quoting the reference 9012. Applications close on 19 March 2026, 12pm.