Auckland University of Technology

Shape the next generation of HR professionals through research-informed teaching Bring expertise in digital HR, people analytics and responsible use of technology Build strong links between research, industry and the evolving practice of HR Permanent, full-time academic opportunity based in Auckland Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works, AUT is 5-star rated by QS, with more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. It's a place of real opportunity, where the values of Pono, Tika and Aroha shape how talented, progressive people work together – and you'll feel that in the culture, in the collaboration and in the difference the work makes for students, communities and the world. Our community is stronger because of the role Te Tiriti plays in how we operate, and because Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership and contribution are central to who we are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. AUT’s Department of Management, Technology and Organisation Researchers in AUT's Department of Management, Technology and Organisation have strong collaborative connections with employers, community organisations and policy makers. They enjoy the breadth of research, learning and teaching that the department offers, with multidisciplinary perspectives on people, work, organisations and technology. The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi We have a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) opportunity for a motivated Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management to make significant impact and develop their career in teaching, research and service. Digital technologies are rapidly shaping the way we recruit, develop, manage and support people at work. They also enable different ways to measure workforce and organisational culture. Within this change, the core foundations of good Human Resource Management, including ethical practice and an understanding of people and organisations remain essential. We are seeking a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management who’s research and teaching reflects cutting edge thought and practice. You will help develop and deliver engaging HRM learning experiences that connect established theory with the realities of contemporary workplaces. We are particularly interested in your expertise in digital HR and people analytics, including HR information systems, the interpretation of workforce data and the opportunities and challenges of AI in HR. Your teaching will encourage students to think critically, work confidently with evidence and make responsible, informed people-management decisions. Alongside teaching, you will advance your research and scholarship, publish high-quality work and build collaborations within and beyond the University. Connections with employers, professional bodies and communities will help keep both your teaching and research relevant to the HR profession. At Senior Lecturer level, you will also contribute to curriculum development, student supervision, mentoring and the wider academic life of the Department. Please see the position description available for more information. What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou At AUT, you’ll join a values-led university that supports you to thrive. We offer an excellent research environment with contestable research funds, and with guidance available from senior scholars. Benefit from flexible working, a supportive culture, cultural capability development for all staff, and strong growth opportunities – while advancing your impact through clear career pathways, recognition and research and teaching support. A relocation package is available for those needing to relocate to Auckland. To learn more about our competitive staff benefits, please click HERE. About you | Ko wai koe As an academic member of staff at AUT, you’ll blend teaching, research and engagement to create outcomes that have real impact on the world. You’ll work closely with students, collaborate across disciplines and contribute to projects alongside industry and community partners.  With room to experiment, develop your skills and refine your practice, you’ll be supported to make a practical, impactful contribution to both learning and discovery. You will bring an open, engaging, and collaborative approach, with the flexibility to respond to changing requirements, and actively contribute to a positive and collegial environment. You will demonstrate cultural humility, awareness, and respect when engaging with indigenous peoples and culturally diverse communities. Experience supporting indigenous, equity, or inclusion focused initiatives is highly desirable. 1.Qualifications: A PhD in Human Resource Management, Employment Relations, HR Data Science or a closely related discipline. Strong expertise in HRM theory and practice, with specialist knowledge of digital HR, people analytics and the responsible application of HR technologies, workforce data and AI. 2.Teaching: Extensive university teaching experience, with demonstrated capability in curriculum development and delivering engaging, research-informed learning experiences. Experience supervising students, mentoring colleagues and contributing to academic development, alongside engagement with industry and the wider HR profession. 3.Research: An established research programme and proven track record of high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals in HRM or related fields. Evidence of securing or contributing to external research funding, industry collaborations or research partnerships is desirable. 4.Equity and Te Aronui: A champion for equity, diversity and inclusion. Supportive of AUT’s Te Aronui journey (https://www.aut.ac.nz/about/maori/auts-commitment-to-Te-Tiriti-o-Waitangi). How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono  Along with your full academic CV (including a publication list and details of research grants), please submit: A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your experience aligns with the requirements above. A research statement (one page maximum). Evidence of teaching quality and innovation (two pages maximum). All applications must be submitted through AUT’s online application process. Further Information | Pārongo Anō Start Date: 18/01/2027 Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu:  $115,000 - $139,000 per annum (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)  For academic enquiries: Contact Associate Professor Peter McGhee, Head of Department -Management, Technology and Organisation, peter.mcghee@aut.ac.nz Closing Date | Te rā aukati: 12 November 2026, 11:55pm Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 96884 Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi. With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.

Develop a digital twin of a 700 kW renewable–hydrogen production and research facility  Join an AUT-led Blue Economy CRC project with university and industry partners in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia Fixed-term (15 months), full-time role based at AUT’s City Campus in Auckland  Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works, AUT is 5-star rated by QS, with more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. It's a place of real opportunity, where the values of Pono, Tika and Aroha shape how talented, progressive people work together – and you'll feel that in the culture, in the collaboration and in the difference the work makes for students, communities and the world.  Our community is stronger because of the role Te Tiriti plays in how we operate, and because Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership and contribution are central to who we are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.  AUT’s School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences brings together engineering, computing and mathematics to address complex, real-world challenges. We develop ambition, capability, knowledge and passion across these disciplines.  We foster graduates who think critically and work across disciplines, applying their knowledge in practical, high-impact ways. Learning is shaped by industry practice, project-based work, access to specialist facilities and laboratories, and opportunities to engage directly with organisations. This approach ensures students build confidence working on real problems and understand the expectations of professional environments.  Our expertise spans data science and artificial intelligence, electrical and electronic engineering, mathematical sciences, and mechanical engineering, with research across areas such as intelligent systems, infrastructure, data and emerging technologies.  Our subjects are internationally recognised, with several engineering disciplines ranked in the top 500 and computer science and information systems in the top 450 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.  Part of AUT’s Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies – Te Ara Auaha, we are part of a transdisciplinary community of creative, technical and entrepreneurial thinkers, makers and researchers, working in an environment designed to foster imagination and innovation.  To learn more about our school, please visit: https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/study-options/engineering-computer-and-mathematical-sciences  The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi  We have a fixed-term, full-time (37.5 hours per week) opportunity for a motivated Research Officer to contribute to the Blue Economy CRC research project Development of Digital Twin Prototype for Energy Analysis of Renewable–Hydrogen DC Microgrids (P.3.26.005). The 15-month position sits within this 18-month project, which is led by AUT in collaboration with the University of Tasmania and Griffith University.  The project is developing a prototype digital twin of the Blue Economy CRC Hydrogen Production and Research Facility in Hobart, Tasmania. The facility integrates a 700 kW PEM electrolyser, solar PV, battery storage, a hydrogen-fuelled microturbine, hydrogen compression and storage, an emulated renewable source, and a programmable load. The digital twin will allow new operating strategies to be explored without risk to physical assets, and will provide the technical foundation for transferring operational knowledge to future offshore renewable–hydrogen microgrids. Working within a multidisciplinary research team, you will contribute to:  Development and validation of a physics-based prototype digital twin in MATLAB/Simulink using facility data Scenario analysis of renewable-energy utilisation, hydrogen production, storage, efficiency, and reliability Data quality assurance, analysis, and dissemination through high-quality publications Support for the integration of thermal-management and waste-heat-recovery representation, undertaken mainly by a Research Assistant Preparation of external research funding proposals and future project development  You will publish your research in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Research at AUT is central to our mission, driving innovation, informing teaching and creating real-world impact for communities, industry and society. You will also engage with industry partners and contribute to the follow-on funding proposal.  Please see the position description available for more information.  What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou At AUT, you’ll join a values-led university that supports you to thrive. We offer an excellent research environment with contestable research funds, and with guidance available from senior scholars. Benefit from flexible working, a supportive culture, cultural capability development for all staff, and strong growth opportunities – while advancing your impact through clear career pathways, recognition and research support. Learn more about our competitive benefits tailored to all staff: https://www.aut.ac.nz/about/careers-at-aut/working-at-aut/staff-benefits.  About you | Ko wai koe  At AUT, research staff combine research, collaboration and engagement to create meaningful impact. You will work closely with researchers across disciplines and institutions, and contribute to projects with industry and academic partners.  We’re looking for researchers with curiosity, energy and openness to new ideas, who are committed to collegiality, cultural humility and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Indigenous peoples and diverse communities. Experience contributing to Indigenous, equity or inclusion-focused initiatives is highly valued.  We welcome applications from early-career researchers. The selection criteria sought are:   1. Qualification:  A PhD thesis submitted for examination in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems, Renewable Energy, or a closely related discipline. A conferred PhD is desirable.   2. Research and technical expertise:  Evidence of research publication output. Knowledge of renewable-energy systems, microgrids, energy storage, or hydrogen energy systems. Experience with modelling and simulation tools, particularly MATLAB/Simulink. Ability to analyse measured time-series data and validate models against it.   3. Skills and attributes:  Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary, multi-institution teams. Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Awareness of health and safety responsibilities in research environments.   4. Desirable:  Experience in digital-twin, system-level, or multi-energy modelling. Knowledge of electrolysers, hydrogen storage, DC microgrids, or power electronics. Familiarity with thermal-management or waste-heat-recovery modelling. Experience supporting grant applications or industry collaboration.   5. Equity and Te Aronui  Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and supportive of AUT's Te Aronui journey. How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono Along with your full CV (including a full publication list and grant acquisitions, if applicable); please also submit:  A cover letter which explains why this particular role (and AUT) is of interest and how your experience aligns with some, or all, of the selection criteria we're seeking above. All applications must be submitted through the online application process.  Further Information | Pārongo Anō  Start Date: By negotiation (15 January 2027 at the latest) Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: $72,000 - $96,000 per annum (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience) For academic enquiries: Contact Dr Ramon Zamora, ramon.zamora@aut.ac.nz. For recruitment enquiries: please send us an enquiry or call 09 921 9499 Closing Date | Te rā aukati: 11 November 2026  Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 97035  Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi. With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.