Academic careers at AUT in Auckland, New Zealand

At AUT – one of New Zealand's largest universities – we have a strong focus on research-led teaching and an innovative, student-centric academic environment. Our mission is to produce great graduates who enter the workforce able to challenge routine thinking and offer innovative solutions. As an academic at AUT you help to turn this vision into reality.

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What it's like to work here

Half of AUT's workforce is made up of academic staff. They provide an exceptional learning experience for our students, are passionate about education and take every opportunity to collaborate with students and colleagues.

AUT offers support, resources and activities to help researchers develop their skills and connect with others, and our research centres and institutes provide excellent opportunities for research staff and students.

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Benefits, applying and information about NZ

Read about the benefits we offer at AUT, and get an overview of our recruitment process and what it's like to work and live in New Zealand.

Faculty and school structure

AUT has 5 faculties and 17 schools. Our teaching and research is conducted across a range of academic departments within these - from areas like marine biology and radio astronomy to economics and public health.

Research opportunities

Our research achievements reflect the variety of our research efforts. With more than 60 research centres and institutes, we collaborate locally and globally, and provide excellent opportunities for our postgraduate students.

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Winners of research translation competition
AUT shines at Research Translation comp
24 Oct, 2025
Three AUT Business School academics have been acknowledged for their translation of complex research into ideas that resonate with non-academic audiences.
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Nobel Sustainability Award
20 Oct, 2025
AUT’s Professor Erica Hinckson co-director of recipient organisation
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New brain lab ‘a beacon for hope’
17 Oct, 2025
Last week marked a new era for brain research at AUT with the opening of the updated Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience laboratory on ...
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Emotional landscape of language revival
15 Oct, 2025
Receptive bilingualism was at the heart of Te Ipukarea researchers Dr Nogiata Tukimata & Dr Toiroa Williams presentation at PULiiMA 2025.
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Showcasing Māori research in Te Reo
09 Oct, 2025
The Ngā Hua a Tāne-te-Wānanga held during AUT’s Research Week – Te Wiki Rangahau showcased Māori Research in te reo Māori.