Doctoral Experience Coordinator — Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Superannuation 6.75%

5 weeks annual leave

Career development programs

Car parking discounts

Parental leave

Childcare support

Staff discounts

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a Doctoral Research Coordinator to provide specialist advice, case management, and pastoral support to doctoral students while collaborating with academic staff and university stakeholders. This fulltime, fixed‑term role is based in Auckland and focuses on delivering an exceptional doctoral experience.

You will coordinate admissions, supervision matching, scholarships, onboarding, milestones, and examiner nominations.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working within a tertiary education environment and partnering with academic stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively within regulated environments.
• Experience supporting service improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Strong relationship management, communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for doctoral candidates, providing specialist advice and support throughout candidature.
• Coordinate doctoral admissions, supervision matching, scholarship processes, onboarding and orientation activities.
• Support doctoral milestones, candidature changes, annual reviews, confirmation and continuation processes.
• Monitor candidate and supervisor data, ensuring timely management of key doctoral processes and deadlines.
• Coordinate examiner nominations and provide support throughout examination-related activities.
• Organise workshops, seminars and learning activities that enhance the doctoral student experience.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives, academic governance activities, and stakeholder engagement across the University.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication

Customer service

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

The University of Auckland is seeking a Doctoral Research Coordinator to provide specialist advice, case management, and pastoral support to doctoral students while collaborating with academic staff and university stakeholders. This fulltime, fixed‑term role is based in Auckland and focuses on delivering an exceptional doctoral experience.

You will coordinate admissions, supervision matching, scholarships, onboarding, milestones, and examiner nominations.