Kaiurungi Maori

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 Maori, teachers and school community groups, listening to their needs, and seeking opportunities to partner with them to support tauira Maori (predominantly year 9 to 13) and their whanau plan for and achieve their aspirations.
You will also have an important role in r leading Maori school student engagement and nurturing relationships with schools and the wider community.
Working in partnership with the Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor Maori to coordinate engagement activity and support prospective Maori students and their whanau 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 whanau 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 korero mou | 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.
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 Maori medium education Additional Information Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | 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 pehea 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  ****** , 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 Maori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatapu iMVPFAFF + , 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