Practicum Placement Coordinator

**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 six academic faculties, two large-scale research institutes and strong professional services portfolios creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

Are you passionate about supporting students and building strong relationships with stakeholders? The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland is seeking a Practicum Placement Coordinator to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate the placement, progress, and outcomes of practical work (practicum, internship, etc.) to ensure students meet the requirements of their professional programmes and progress toward graduation.

You will provide efficient and professional administrative support for the practicum placement component, maintain strong relationships with external placement providers, and contribute to continuous service delivery improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate and administer student clinical placements, practicums, internships, and related practical work across multiple disciplines and sites.
- Liaise with Schools, Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora, and community partners to coordinate teaching sessions, placement activities, and orientation events.
- Maintain accurate records of placement allocations, outcomes, and student progression.
- Ensure timely collection of provider verification for placement completion and update student records.
- Organise and support assessments, examinations, and course-related administrative processes.
- Advise students on practical work requirements and expectations.
- Support student pastoral care and wellbeing in line with the NZQA Pastoral Care Code of Practice and University guidelines.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with external placement providers and internal academic and service staff.
- Support the development of services and improvement to systems, ensuring consistent placement processes.
- Actively promote the University’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity outcomes for staff and students.

This role is **fulltime (37.5h per week), fixed term (until 11 September 2026).**

**The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $77,000** depending on skills and experience.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

**He kōrero mōu | About you**

**Essential**:

- Tertiary qualification or relevant experience.
- Experience working in an administrative role with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in managing tasks and information.
- Working knowledge of compliance and quality assurance frameworks in tertiary or clinical education settings.
- Competency with digital systems for data management and placement coordination.

**Preferred**:

- Experience with compliance or regulatory frameworks related to clinical placements.
- Familiarity with the NZQA Pastoral Care Code and health and safety standards.
- Experience working in a tertiary environment.
- Understanding of student services and university-related information systems.

**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 **14 December 2025** to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

**Additional Information**

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