Career Development & Employability Consultant - Pacific

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible employment practices

Superannuation up to 6.75%

Five weeks' annual leave

Discounted car parking

Parental leave allowance

Childcare support

Other staff discounts

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a Career Development & Employability Consultant - Pacific to join Career Development and Employability Services (CDES) within SaSS. You will lead and deliver Te Haerenga, the Māori and Pacific Employability Programme, providing career coaching, workshops, and events that help Pacific and Māori students develop pathways to employment or further study.

Working with faculties, employers, and communities, you will design inclusive career development initiatives,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in career development, education, counselling, HR, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting Māori and Pacific students or communities.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Experience designing and delivering workshops and student development initiatives.
• Ability to build partnerships with academic staff, employers and community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori or Pacific cultures; culturally responsive coaching.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Ability to develop innovative career resources using digital technologies.
• Excellent organizational, event management and project coordination capabilities.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion and student success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of Te Haerenga, the Māori and Pacific Employability Programme.
• Design and facilitate specialised workshops, career coaching sessions, events and learning experiences.
• Collaborate with faculties, employers, community organisations, and academic staff to create inclusive initiatives.
• Support students to explore career pathways, develop professional identities and employer connections.
• Apply knowledge of graduate recruitment and labour market trends in career development practice.
• Work autonomously within a collaborative team while contributing to equity and student success.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring

Facilitation

Workshop design

Partnership development

Interpersonal skills

Digital learning tools

Event coordination

Independent working

Equity & inclusion mindset

Education

Tertiary qualification in career development or related field

Job description

Career Development & Employability Consultant - Pacific

• 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 & Employability Consultant - Pacific to join Career Development and Employability Services (CDES) within Student and Scholarly Services (SaSS).

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the career success of Pacific and Māori students at Waipapa Taumata Rau. Working within a specialist team, you will provide career development expertise, coaching, and employability support that empowers students to build confidence, develop career literacy, and successfully transition into employment or further study.

A key focus of the role will be leading the delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Te Haerenga, the University’s Māori and Pacific Employability Programme. You will design and facilitate specialised workshops, career coaching sessions, events, and learning experiences that support students in exploring career pathways, developing their professional identities, and building connections with employers and communities.

You will collaborate closely with faculties, employers, community organisations, academic staff, and internal stakeholders to create inclusive and culturally responsive career development initiatives. Using your knowledge of graduate recruitment, labour market trends, and career development practice, you will help students develop the capabilities and confidence needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work.

This is an excellent opportunity for a career development professional who is passionate about equity, education, and improving graduate outcomes for Pacific and Māori 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.

Career Development and Employability Services (CDES) supports students and graduates to become confident, career-ready, and future-focused.

The team works across the University to deliver innovative career education, employability programmes, employer engagement initiatives, and work-integrated learning opportunities. CDES partners with students, faculties, employers, and community organisations to create meaningful pathways into employment while supporting the University's strategic goals for employability and graduate success.

The Māori and Pacific Employability team is committed to delivering culturally responsive programmes and services that recognise the strengths, aspirations, and diverse experiences of tauira Māori and Pacific students.

You will be an engaging and culturally responsive career development professional who is passionate about supporting Māori and Pacific student success.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in career development, education, counselling, human resources, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the career development of Māori and Pacific students or communities.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Experience designing and delivering workshops, programmes, and student development initiatives.
• The ability to build effective partnerships with academic staff, employers, and community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori and/or the language, customs, values, and cultural practices of one or more Pacific cultures.
• Understanding of culturally responsive career development and coaching approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• The ability to develop innovative career resources using a range of digital technologies.
• Excellent organisational, event management, and project coordination capabilities.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.

Experience working with tertiary students, graduate employment initiatives, career assessment tools, or within higher education environments would be 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

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 16/11/2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the abovementioned skills and experiences.

Please note that we may close the advert earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

Please reach out to Jodie Peterson - [e-mail] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.