Career Development and Employability Services Consultant

The University of Auckland; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Superannuation

Annual leave

Parking discounts

Parental leave

Childcare

Staff discounts

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a Career Development and Employability Services Consultant to join the CDES team. You will provide career development expertise to faculties and services, helping students become career-ready through workshops, coaching and employability programmes.

Applicants will have a tertiary qualification in career development or related field, strong coaching and facilitation skills, and experience engaging diverse student groups.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in career development, education, counselling, or a related discipline.
• Strong coaching or counselling experience with diverse learners.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills for large audiences.
• Experience designing and delivering workshops, learning activities, and career development programmes.
• Ability to create engaging career resources using learning technologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building with students, staff and employers.
• Experience with culturally diverse communities.
• Knowledge of career development theories and labour market trends.
• Understanding of graduate recruitment practices and employability development.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver workshops, coaching sessions, online resources, employability programmes and events.
• Collaborate with faculties, employers and stakeholders to design and evaluate initiatives.
• Support students to identify strengths, explore opportunities and build career confidence and skills.
• Develop tailored employability initiatives aligned with strategic goals.
• Create engaging career resources and digital materials using appropriate tools.

Skills

Coaching

Facilitation

Presentation

Workshop design

Career resources

Stakeholder engagement

Equity & inclusion

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Labour market knowledge

Organisational skills

Education

Career development degree

Tools

LMS

Web content creation

Job description

Career Development and Employability Services Consultant

• The University of Auckland

Education

About The University of Auckland

The University of AucklandThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s pre-eminent research-led University. Established in 1883, it is an international centre of learning and academic excellence. With just over 5,200 staff and more than...

We are seeking a Career Development and Employability Consultant to join the Career Development and Employability Services (CDES) team within Student and Scholarly Services (SaSS).

In this role, you will provide career development expertise to faculties and service divisions, helping students build career literacy, develop graduate capabilities, and successfully transition into employment or further study. Working across a broad portfolio, you will collaborate with academic and professional staff to design, deliver, and evaluate innovative career development initiatives that align with the University's strategic employability goals.

You will deliver specialised workshops, coaching sessions, online resources, employability programmes, and events that cater to diverse student groups, including Māori, Pacific, international, and postgraduate students. Using your expertise in career development, facilitation, and coaching, you will support students to identify their strengths, explore career opportunities, and develop the confidence and skills needed to thrive in an evolving world of work.

You will also work closely with faculties, employers, community organisations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to develop tailored initiatives that enhance graduate employment outcomes and expand work-integrated learning opportunities. Through strong partnerships and continuous improvement, you will play a key role in shaping an outstanding employability for students.

This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week permanent role. The salary range for this role is $73,400 – $90,700 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements, please review the Position Description.

Student and Scholarly Services (SaSS) was established to strengthen the integration of student-facing services and improve effectiveness across the student journey.

Career Development and Employability Services (CDES) supports students to become career-ready graduates through innovative programmes, personalised career support, employer engagement initiatives, and employability education. The team works collaboratively across the University and with external partners to enhance graduate outcomes and support students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their career aspirations.

You will be a passionate and student-centred career development professional with a commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in career development, education, counselling, or a related discipline.
• Strong coaching or counselling experience with the ability to support individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, including experience engaging large and varied audiences.
• Experience designing and delivering workshops, learning activities, and career development programmes.
• The ability to create engaging career resources using a range of learning technologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with students, academic staff, and employers.
• Demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse communities.
• Knowledge of career development theories, coaching approaches, and career assessment tools.
• A strong understanding of graduate recruitment practices, labour market trends, and employability development.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and inclusive practice.

Experience working with tertiary students, learning management systems, web-based content creation, graduate recruitment, or career development programmes would be highly advantageous.

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

• Career development programmes
• Discounted car parking
• A generous parental leave allowance
• Childcare
• Other discounts on internal and external services