Hear it from our people
The best way to know what it's really like to work at AUT? Ask the people who do. Our staff include lecturers and researchers, creatives, people specialists and project managers, all with their own story about what brought them to AUT in Auckland, and what keeps them here.
Alex Hiramatsu
Senior Technology Project Manager
AI Acceleration Centre
"I can see the immediate impact our work has on university students' lives, which I never really got in corporate consulting."
Dr Amy Errmann
Senior Lecturer
Marketing & International Business
"AUT gives me the freedom to be open, candid, and creative in my research and teaching while still being part of something larger."
Brody Manase
Videographer
Brand and Marketing Services
"I've been able to push creative boundaries and explore bolder ideas within a hugely supportive team."
Helen HuiQun Xue
School Registrar
Future Environments
"AUT has supported my growth, encouraged continuous learning and provided the chance to work with colleagues who genuinely care about students and each other."
Jacqui Brabant
Manager – Operations Support
Health and Environmental Sciences
"Moving from leading a Sport & Fitness Centre into a faculty-wide operations position is a great example of the pathways available."
Dr Jing (Julia) Ma
Senior Lecturer
Engineering Computer and Mathematical Sciences
"Working at AUT gives me the flexibility to combine teaching, hands-on innovation and research in a very practical way."
Dr Rufus McEwan
Associate Head of School
Communication Studies
"AUT gives you permission to try something new, discover success – maybe make mistakes – and try again."
Dr Sarah Wymer
Senior Lecturer
Sport Leadership and Management
"Rather than teaching, researching and engaging with industry as separate activities, AUT has created an environment where they all reinforce one another."
Sophie Coomber
Lecturer
Law
"I've been blessed to follow my own interests in teaching and research. Having that level of autonomy so early in my career has been invaluable."
Tash Puketapu
Kaiurungi
People & Culture
"I've been able to build authentic relationships with people willing to listen, support and help create change together."