Company Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Campus Life is a Service Division that supports an engaging and inclusive campus experience for students at The University of Auckland. Campus Life operates a range of ‘wellbeing services’, such as Accommodation, Counselling and Health Services, that are aimed at removing personal barriers to academic success. It also operates ‘engagement’ services such as support for student organisations, social and sporting events, volunteering and leadership support that are aimed at helping students to maximise the non-classroom dimensions of the university experience.

Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

He Āhuru Mōwai, our Māori Student Support Centre, plays a vital role in ensuring tauira Māori feel welcomed, supported, and empowered throughout their university journey. We are looking for a Māori Student Adviser to provide exceptional pastoral care and engagement, supporting tauira Māori to succeed academically, socially, and personally.

As the first point of contact for many students and their whānau, you will offer advice, connect tauira to the right support services, and help foster a strong sense of belonging. You will also assist with engagement initiatives, events, and operational activities that enhance the student experience.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position.

Remuneration is $62,000 - $77,800 depending on skills and experience.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

He Āhuru Mōwai is a dedicated Māori student support space within the University, offering a culturally safe and welcoming environment for tauira Māori. Guided by manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, our team is committed to ensuring tauira Māori have the support and resources they need to thrive.

He kōrero mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting Māori student success and is confident engaging with tauira Māori and their whānau. You will be approachable, culturally competent, and able to foster meaningful relationships across the University.

Ngā Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

• Experience in student support, pastoral care, customer service, or administration
• Knowledge and understanding of tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori values
• Strong relationship-building skills with tauira Māori, staff, and external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on manaakitanga
• Organisational skills with the ability to coordinate events and engagement initiatives
• Proficiency in using databases and student support systems (preferred)
• Fluency or strong proficiency in Te Reo Māori (preferred)

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 26 March 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Note: We will move to review and interview as applications come through and may close this job early if a suitable candidate is found.

Please reach out to Turei Ormsby via turei.ormsby@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential discussion. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information
Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz