Career Development & Employability Consultant - Pacific

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Employer superannuation scheme

Five weeks' annual leave

Career development programmes

Job summary

University of Auckland seeks a Career Development & Employability Consultant - Pacific to empower Pacific and Māori students to build confidence and employability skills. You will lead Te Haerenga, develop workshops, and provide coaching across faculties and external partners.

You will collaborate with academic staff, employers and communities, applying graduate recruitment knowledge and labour market trends to enhance student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 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.
• Ability to design and deliver workshops and student development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of Te Haerenga, the Māori and Pacific Employability Programme.
• Design and facilitate specialised workshops, coaching sessions and events for students.
• Collaborate with faculties, employers, community organisations and internal stakeholders to create inclusive career initiatives.
• Support graduate outcomes, employability education and work-integrated learning initiatives.

Skills

Coaching

Facilitation

Presentation

Stakeholder engagement

Cultural capability

Education

Tertiary qualification in career development or related discipline

Job description

Career Development & Employability Consultant - Pacific

• Full-time
• Campus: Auckland City Campus
• Position Number: 00014401

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Waipapa Taumata Rau | 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 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.

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

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpu iMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz