Head of School, Health and Sport Science
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
The Head of School Health and Sport Science is a full-time permanent role and provides strategic, academic, and operational leadership across Hawke’s Bay, Tairāwhiti, and Auckland campuses. This role ensures high-quality education, innovation in programme delivery, strong industry engagement, and a future-focused team that supports excellent outcomes for ākonga, employers, and communities. The Head of School oversees delivery of EIT qualifications locally and internationally and ensures alignment with institutional priorities and external partnerships.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $119,386 and $149,233, dependent on skills and experience.
The Head of School Health and Sport Science is based across Hawke’s Bay, Tairāwhiti, and Auckland, reporting to the Executive Dean, and will be responsible for:
- Leading and managing a high-performing team across multiple campuses.
- Driving academic quality and programme innovation.
- Managing budgets and resources aligned with strategic priorities.
- Building strong industry, iwi, and international partnerships.
- Supporting research and applied practice initiatives.
He kōrero mōu | About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Strategic leadership and operational management experience in tertiary education.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills across diverse audiences.
- Experience in curriculum development, delivery, and quality assurance.
- Knowledge of NZQA frameworks and vocational education sector.
- A relevant postgraduate qualification (PhD preferred).
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.
For more information, please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
EIT, a business division of Te Pūkenga, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services that respond to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks, including a New Zealand Police vet. Submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application. For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
