Careers Specialist (Contract)

Whitecliffe; Auckland; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitecliffe invites applications for a Careers Specialist on a short-term basis, working 3 days per week from our Auckland City Campus. You will be the go-to for students needing practical CV, cover-letter help and confidence-building coaching as they prepare to enter the workforce in IT, Fashion, Creative Arts Therapy, Business Innovation, Fine Arts and Design.

You will provide CV and interview coaching, guide on industry pathways, and help students find internships, while keeping records to

Qualifications

• Experience in careers advice, recruitment, HR, or similar student-facing roles.
• Strong knowledge of NZ job market and related industries is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a warm, encouraging style.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one CV and cover-letter support to students.
• Coach interview skills, including mock interviews and feedback.
• Advise on industry pathways and job-market relevance for graduates.
• Support internships and work-experience opportunities for learners.
• Record queries and share patterns with the learner success team.

Skills

Careers advice

Recruitment

HR

Coaching

Communication

Tools

Online platforms

Job description

Careers Specialist (Short-term Contract)

• up to 3 days/week
• Based at our Auckland City Campus

Whitecliffe is Aotearoa's leading creative and tech institution. Since 1984, we've done one thing exceptionally well: turning creativity into a career.

Now we're looking for a driven, culturally connected careers professional to help the next wave of students in IT, Fashion, Creative Arts Therapy, Business Innovation, Fine Arts and Design step confidently into the industry.

About the role

Whitecliffe is looking for a friendly, knowledgeable Careers Specialist to join our learner success team on a short-term basis. Working 3 days per week, you'll be the go-to person for students who need practical, confidence-building advice as they prepare to move into the workforce.

What you'll be doing

• Providing one-on-one support with CVs and cover letters, helping students present their skills and experience clearly and professionally
• Coaching students through interview preparation, including mock interviews and constructive feedback
• Advising on industry relevance and pathways into the job market, helping students understand where their qualification can take them
• Supporting students to find and apply for internships and work experience opportunities
• Keeping records of student queries and flagging common themes or gaps to the wider team

About you

• Experience in careers advice, recruitment, HR, coaching, or a similar student-facing role
• Strong knowledge of the NZ job market, with an understanding of the creative, business and tech industries as a bonus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A warm, approachable manner and the ability to give honest, encouraging feedback
• Confident working independently and managing your own time
• Comfortable using online platforms and tools to support students

If this sounds like you and you'd like to find out more,

Whitecliffe is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any support or adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know how we can support!