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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Six New Kaihoe Join AUT's Eke Tangaroa
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Six New Kaihoe Join AUT's Eke Tangaroa
Six New Kaihoe Join AUT's Eke Tangaroa
03 Mar, 2025
AUT welcomes six new Kaihoe to Eke Tangaroa, a key initiative supporting Māori and Pacific academics' growth and success within the University.
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Tonga’s future lives in its villages
27 Feb, 2025
Connections between a remote Tongan village and its expats in South Auckland is the subject of a new documentary being made at AUT.
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Shift in NZ snapper behaviour
10 Feb, 2025
An AUT led team of scientists have uncovered a dramatic shift in the movement patterns of New Zealand’s snapper, which could aid restoration initiatives.
AUT academic Mangor Pederson sitting at AUT City Campus.
New podcast: concussions in sport
24 Jan, 2025
AUT’s new podcast features academics and former All Blacks to demystify concussions and give insight into the risks and benefits of playing contact sports.
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Work or play? “Kidfluencing” is complex
09 Jan, 2025
The rise of kidfluencers globally raises questions about tensions between play and labour, independence and control, privacy, profit, and online success.