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TONGA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY JOB VACANCIES The Tonga National University ( TNU ) located in Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga has been in operation since 04 January, 2023 under the Tonga National University Act 2021. The purpose of the University is, inter alia, to facilitate the provision and advancement of knowledge and skills through quality academic, technical and vocational training and continuing education, and to prepare Tongans for the professions and higher occupations of life. The University now invites suitably qualified applicants for the following contracted positions:- no. | Position Title | Salary Range and Term of Contract | Minimum Qualifications and Work Experience 1. | Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) | Tongan Pa’anga $82,492 – 114,288 gross per annum. Contract term: Three years from date of assumption of duty, including a six months’ probationary period & an annual staff performance appraisal. | PhD in relevant field from a recognised educational institution; with 10-15 years’ of proven senior leadership work experience in higher education in a combination of academic and administration functions or similar role at senior level equivalent to Band D or above in the Public Service structure; 2. | Registrar | Tongan Pa’anga $82,492 – 114,288 gross per annum. Contract term: Three years from date of assumption of duty, including a six months’ probationary period & an annual staff performance appraisal. | PhD in relevant field from a recognised educational institution; with 10-15 years’ of proven senior leadership work experience in higher education in a combination of academic and administration functions or similar role at senior level - equivalent to Band D or above in the Public Service structure; and/or Master’s Degree with at least 10 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 10 yrs relevant working experience. Post Graduate Diploma with at least 12 yrs relevant working experience. 3. | Director, Human Resource Management Division | Tongan Pa’anga $56,631 – 77,071 gross per annum. Contract term: Three years from date of assumption of duty, including a six months’ probationary period & an annual staff performance appraisal. | Master’s Degree with at least 10 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 10 yrs relevant working experience: and/or Post Graduate Diploma with at least 12 yrs relevant working experience Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Public Policy, Employment Law or Employment Relations, Psychology or related discipline with at least 15 yrs’ experience in a similar role or at least 15 yrs’ relevant working experience. 4. | Dean - Faculty of Business and Public Administration (FBPA) | Tongan Pa’anga $56,631 – 77,071 gross per annum Contract term: Three years from date of assumption of duty, including a six months’ probationary period & an annual staff performance appraisal. | PhD in relevant field from a recognised educational institution. At least 8 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 10 years’ relevant work experience at senior level - equivalent to Band G or above in the Public Service structure. And/Or Master’s Degree with at least 10 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 10 yrs relevant working experience. 5. | Dean - Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) | Tongan Pa’anga $56,631 – 77,071 gross per annum. Contract term: Three years from date of assumption of duty, including a six months’ probationary period & an annual staff performance appraisal. | PhD in relevant field from a recognised educational institution. At least 8 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 10 years’ relevant work experience at senior level - equivalent to Band G or above in the Public Service structure. And/Or Master’s Degree with at least 10 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 10 yrs relevant working experience. 6. | Dean - Faculty of Education, Arts and Humanities (FEAH) | Tongan Pa’anga $56,631 – 77,071 gross per annum. Contract term: Three years from date of assumption of duty, including a six months’ probationary period & an annual staff performance appraisal. | PhD in relevant field from a recognised educational institution. At least 8 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 10 years’ relevant work experience at senior level - equivalent to Band G or above in the Public Service structure. And/Or Master’s Degree with at least 10 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 10 yrs relevant working experience. 7. | Dean - Faculty of Nursing and Health Science. (FNHS) | Tongan Pa’anga $56,631 – 77,071 gross per annum. Contract term: Three years from date of assumption of duty, including a six months’ probationary period & an annual staff performance appraisal. | PhD in relevant field from a recognised educational institution. At least 8 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 10 years’ relevant work experience at senior level - equivalent to Band G or above in the Public Service structure. And/Or Master’s Degree with at least 10 years’ experience in a similar role or at least 10 yrs relevant working experience. 8. | Head of School, School of Accountancy, Faculty of Business and Public Administration (FBPA) | Tongan Pa’anga $48,938 – 67,108 gross per annum. Contract term: Three years from date of assumption of duty, including a six months’ probationary period & an annual staff performance appraisal. | Master’s Degree in relevant field from a recognised educational institution; At least 8 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 8 years’ relevant work experience at senior level - equivalent to Band I or above in the Public Service Structure; Proven Senior leadership experience. Excellent Computer Skills OR Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field plus at least 10 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 10 years’ relevant work experience. Proven Senior leadership experience. 9. | Head of School, School of Education, Faculty of Education, Arts and Humanities (FEAH) | Tongan Pa’anga $48,938 – 67,108 gross per annum. Contract term: Three years from date of assumption of duty, including a six months’ probationary period & an annual staff performance appraisal. | Master’s Degree in relevant field from a recognised educational institution; At least 8 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 8 years’ relevant work experience at senior level - equivalent to Band I or above in the Public Service Structure; Proven Senior leadership experience. Excellent Computer Skills OR Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field plus at least 10 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 10 years’ relevant work experience. Proven Senior leadership experience 10. | ASSOCIATE Head of School, Fokololo ‘o e Hau Maritime School, Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) | TOP $43,205 – 59,557 gross per annum | Master’s Degree in relevant field from a recognised educational institution plus at least 1 year work experience in a similar role or at least 3 years’ relevant work experience, OR Post Graduate Diploma in relevant field from a recognised educational institution plus at least 2 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 4 years’ relevant work experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from a recognised educational institution plus at least 4 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 6 years’ relevant work experience Excellent Computer Skills A Teaching Certificate would be a bonus. Provision will be made to allow incumbent time off from work to attain a recognized local teaching certificate 11. | Secretary to TNU Council Note: TNU staff are not eligible to apply for this position. Incumbent will be directly accountable to the Council. | Tongan Pa’anga $39,571 – 54,107 gross per annum. | Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from a recognized educational institution; At least 3 to 5 years’ relevant work experience; Time spent at any higher education institution providing administrative and secretarial support services will be an advantage; High competency in ICT Applications and Tools 12. | Legal Drafter and Policy Development Officer | TOP $56,631 – 77,071 gross per annum. | Law degree plus PDLP from a recognized educational institution; At least 8 - 10 years’ work experience in a similar role or at least 12 – 14 years’ relevant work experience Proven legal drafting and policy drafting experience Excellent Computer Skills HOW TO APPLY: (Interested persons who meet the minimum qualification and work experience are kindly asked to request a copy of the Application Package through the following e-mail addresses: hr [at] tnu [dot] edu [dot] to or lilian [dot] tuihalamaka [at] tnu [dot] edu [dot] to Title of position(s) to be applied for must be stated clearly when requesting. Closing date is 30th September, 2026 at 4.30pm. Applicants are requested to submit a hardcopy of their application to the HRM Division, TNU Head Office at Pahu, Nuku’alofa, or electronically as one pdf file only to the above email address. As the Tongan Language is widely used across the University, including meetings, it is advisable that applicants have an adequate understanding of the language. Applicants under the employment of the Tonga Government and Statutory Boards must obtain a letter of endorsement from their CEO as requested in the Application Form. Entry salary will depend on recognized qualifications, and similar or relevant work experience. Holders of foreign qualifications are kindly asked to apply to the Tonga National Qualifications and Accreditation Board/ TNQAB (Email: uinimila24 [at] gmail [dot] com ) for an evaluation and recognition of their qualification within the Tonga Qualifications Framework. As compliance to Instructions is a compulsory attribute for University staff, INCOMPLETE applications will not be processed. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted during/after the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be asked to submit Police and Medical Clearances and Bank Account details before they assume duty. -- Matangi Tonga Online ref. #9478 Tonga National University 9 -30 Sept 2026