Company Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.
Campus Life is a Service Division that supports an engaging and inclusive campus experience for students at The University of Auckland. We offer a range of wellbeing services (accommodation, health, counselling) that help students overcome personal barriers to success. We also offer a growing range of student engagement services that help students develop a sense of belonging, build friendships and engage in co-curricular activities that complement their academic development.
Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
Reporting to the Performance Sport Team Leader, this position presents the opportunity to play a key role in the wellbeing of our students, in New Zealand’s leading tertiary institution.
The Performance Sport Coordinator will oversee all elements related to the successful delivery of the High Performance Support Programme and have a strong focus on providing advocacy and advice to those students.
Relationship management is a key component to this role as the Performance Sport Coordinator will need to assist students to connect in with a variety of support services both at the university and externally.
Key accountabilities for this position include, but not limited to:
- Oversee all elements related to the successful delivery of the High Performance Programme including; identifying students that require support from the university, delivering induction programmes for high performing students and communicating regularly with those students
- Provide support and connection to internal and external support services
- Advise the Performance Sport Team Leader on various aspects of supporting students including opportunities to develop, process improvements and annual plans.
- Project manage and deliver sports events, programmes and services as required.
This is a fulltime (37.5 hours per week), permanent position.
The remuneration range for this role is $62,400 - $77,800, depending on skills and experience.
For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements, please review this position description.
He kōrero mōu | About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
- A bachelor’s degree or a relevant tertiary qualification.
- Relevant experience in higher education institutions in a similar role and/or experience working in the sport and recreation industry.
- Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm and passion for the sport and recreation industry.
- Ability to show innovation and strive for continuous improvement.
- Outstanding communication skills and pride yourself on delivering the highest level of service to our students.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
We are committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A free all-access membership to Hiwa
In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and several 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 30 March 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the abovementioned skills and experiences.
We will review applications as they arrive and may close the advert early if we find the right candidate.
Please reach out to Toby Batchelor via t.batchelor@auckland.ac.nz with any enquiries. 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
