Career Development & Employability Coach (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Company superannuation

Five weeks' annual leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a Career Development and Employability Consultant to join the Career Development and Employability Services (CDES) team within Student and Scholarly Services (SaSS).

You will deliver career development expertise to faculties and students, designing and delivering workshops, coaching sessions, online resources, and employability programmes that support diverse student groups and align with the University’s strategic employability goals.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in career development, education, counselling, or a related discipline.
• Strong coaching or counselling experience with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills for large audiences.
• Experience designing and delivering workshops, learning activities, and career programmes.
• Ability to create engaging career resources using learning technologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build 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.
• Strong understanding of graduate recruitment practices and labour market trends.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide career development expertise to faculties and service divisions, helping students build career literacy and graduate capabilities.
• Deliver specialised workshops, coaching sessions, online resources, employability programmes, and events for diverse student groups.
• Collaborate with faculties, employers, and community organisations to develop tailored initiatives that enhance graduate employment outcomes.
• Shape an outstanding employability experience through partnerships and continuous improvement.

Skills

Career development

Coaching

Facilitation

Workshop design

Learning technologies

Interpersonal skills

Equity & inclusion

Graduate recruitment

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural diversity

Education

Tertiary qualification in career development

Tools

Learning technologies

Job description

The University of Auckland is seeking a Career Development and Employability Consultant to join the Career Development and Employability Services (CDES) team within Student and Scholarly Services (SaSS).

You will deliver career development expertise to faculties and students, designing and delivering workshops, coaching sessions, online resources, and employability programmes that support diverse student groups and align with the University’s strategic employability goals.