Career Development & Employability Coach (Remote-Friendly)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible employment practices

Up to 6.75% company superannuation

Five weeks' annual leave

Career development programmes

Discounted car parking

Parental leave allowance

Childcare

Other 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, run workshops, coaching sessions, and online resources to help students from diverse backgrounds transition into employment or further study.

You will collaborate with faculties, employers, and stakeholders to design, evaluate innovative

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in career development, education, counselling, or related discipline.
• Strong coaching or counselling experience with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills for large audiences.
• Experience designing workshops, learning activities, and career development programmes.
• Ability to create engaging career resources using learning technologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationships with students, staff, and employers.
• Experience working with culturally diverse communities.
• Knowledge of career development theories, coaching approaches, and assessment tools.
• Understanding of graduate recruitment practices and labour market trends.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide career development expertise to faculties and divisions.
• Deliver workshops, coaching sessions, online resources, employability programmes, and events.
• Collaborate with faculties, employers, community organisations, and stakeholders to develop initiatives.
• Evaluate programmes and align with employability goals.
• Support diverse student groups including Māori, Pacific, international, and postgraduate students.

Skills

Career development

Coaching

Facilitation

Workshop design

Resource creation

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Equity & inclusion

Graduate recruitment

Organisational skills

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in career development

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, run workshops, coaching sessions, and online resources to help students from diverse backgrounds transition into employment or further study.

You will collaborate with faculties, employers, and stakeholders to design, evaluate innovative