Community Engagement Coordinator - SPARX

The University of Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 64,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working practices

Five weeks' annual leave

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to drive SPARX engagement across Aotearoa, connecting communities with events, schools, libraries and health providers. You will coordinate outreach activities, campaigns and partnerships, and create engaging content for digital channels.

You will work closely with SPARX teams, manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, and help measure reach and impact while promoting an evidence-based mental health programme for

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience coordinating events and outreach activities.
• Ability to manage social media content across platforms.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SPARX engagement activities across communities.
• Develop events, activations and promotional resources.
• Create engaging social content and digital campaigns.
• Track engagement metrics and campaign performance.
• Build relationships with schools, youth organisations and providers.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Event coordination

Social media planning

Branding & design basics

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in communications/marketing/health promotion

Tools

Canva

Job description

Community Engagement Coordinator - SPARX

• The University of Auckland
• Sep 15, 2026

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...

Join the Human Health Research Services Platform at the Liggins Institute and help increase awareness, engagement and uptake of SPARX (www.sparx.org.nz), an evidence-based digital mental health programme designed to support the wellbeing of young people. As Community Engagement Coordinator, you will help connect SPARX with communities across Aotearoa New Zealand through outreach, partnerships, events, communications and digital promotion.

Working closely with the SPARX project and research teams, you will identify and coordinate opportunities to promote SPARX through community events, schools, libraries, youth organisations, healthcare providers and digital channels. You will build strong stakeholder relationships, coordinate engagement activities and help us understand what is working so we can continue to improve our reach and impact.

Key responsibilities:

• Bring SPARX into communities through events, expos and local initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with schools, youth organisations, health providers and community groups.
• Coordinate engaging SPARX events, activations and promotional resources.
• Create engaging social content and support digital campaigns.
• Track engagement and campaign performance to understand what works.
• Work with designers, suppliers and partners to bring promotional ideas to life.

Spot new opportunities to grow SPARX awareness, reach and uptake.

This is a part-time position (15 hours per week) for a fixed term of 15 months

The salary range for this role are $63,600 - $79,300 pro rata depending on skills and experience.

You are a confident and organised communicator who enjoys connecting with people and turning ideas into practical engagement activities. You are comfortable building relationships with diverse communities and stakeholders, coordinating multiple activities at once, and representing a programme in community and public settings.

You will bring a creative and proactive approach to community engagement and promotion, with an interest in using both in-person and digital channels to reach young people and the communities that support them. You will be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to an evidence-based programme with real-world impact.

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in communications, marketing, health promotion or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience coordinating events, community engagement activities or outreach initiatives.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience planning and managing social media content across multiple platforms.
• A good eye for design and visual communication, with experience creating polished, engaging content in Canva or similar tools and applying brand guidelines consistently.
• Strong organisational, planning and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

The Human Health Research Services Platform is hosted by the Liggins Institute and provides a comprehensive range of services to support human health research across the University of Auckland and beyond, including data services, statistical support, health economics, research coordination, follow-up research coordination, digital support, and clinic space and nursing support.

The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

If you have any questions, please email Elaine Umali: [e-mail]