Company Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. We have six academic faculties and 13 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 Adviser to join our Schools and Community Engagement Team, reporting to the Poutaki Taura Tangata Maori (Schools Recruitment Manager).
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with targeted kura, wharekura, secondary schools, tauira Māori, teachers and school community groups, listening to their needs, and seeking opportunities to partner with them to support tauira Māori (predominantly year 9 to 13) and their whānau plan for and achieve their aspirations.
You will also have an important role in r leading Māori school student engagement and nurturing relationships with schools and the wider community. Working in partnership with the Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor Māori to coordinate engagement activity and support prospective Māori students and their whānau to navigate their journey into the University.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development and implementation of strategic plans to develop the school leavers’ experience as they engage with the University and begin navigating their way to the point of application
- Responsible for achieving recruitment targets for prospective school leaver students through delivering presentations on behalf of the University and participating in on and off campus engagement events.
- Support programme specific outreach, engagement and recruitment in line with the School Leaver segment plan and working with key faculty staff.
- Establish and develop strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including careers advisors, other key secondary school staff and relevant staff across the University and faculties in line with the segment plan and the wider team.
- Develop effective relationships with school leaver’s and their whānau on behalf of the University, playing a guidance and support role.
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent opportunity. The salary range for this role is $72,000 - $88,900, depending on skills and experience.
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 Māori.
It would also be preferable that you:
- Have a strong or confident command of Te Reo
- Have a solid understanding of Tikanga
- Have experience working with or in Māori medium education
Additional Information
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. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.
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 13 April 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 Anaru Parangi, via anaru.parangi@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
