Company Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. We have eight academic faculties and 11 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

Our lecturers and health researchers are regarded as experts in their fields, frequently directing global research projects designed to better the lives of New Zealanders and the world, and in turn passing this knowledge on to our students.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

Ā mātou manawa (our breath).

Ko Waipapa Taumata Rau ko au, Ko au ko Waipapa Taumata Rau


The pōwhiri; a traditional tikanga based welcome for all. Bringing people together to share, engage and form a bond as one. The University of Auckland encapsulates this process as an essential model to welcome new prospective students and their whānau to the University. 

Ā mātou mahi (our role)

The Schools and Community Engagement Office champion the values of Taumata Teitei. Their engagements will be mana enhancing, their kōrero inspiring and their actions empowering in preparing secondary students for the journey and the next phase of their voyage through education.

Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and agile Student and community Engagement/ Recruitment Adviser to join our Schools and Community Engagement Team, reporting to the Te Ūnga Kaitiaki (Schools Recruitment Manager).

You will be responsible for the recruitment of new students into the university, through targeted events on and off campus in schools or community groups. You will also have an important role in working with key designated faculties in their portfolio of programmes as a relationship manager, ensuring that Faculties needs are being communicated and met by the Schools and Community Engagement function, and they are providing the services and activities to meet those needs.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed term (up to 18 months) opportunity. You will be based in the Waikato or Bay of Plenty region.

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

Qualifications
He kōrero mōu | About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree and/or postgraduate qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent experience, knowledge, and training.
• Experience developing, maintaining relationships with, and understanding the needs of key stakeholders.
• Agile experience, or an understanding of cross-function team ways of working in an agile environment.
• Demonstrable understanding, competence and confidence of te ao maori.

Additional Information
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 31 March 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Papalii Michael Mau'u, via p.m.mauu@auckland.ac.nz, for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found.

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