Global Recruitment & Market Development Lead

Waikato; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Waikato invites applications for an experienced leader to head International Recruitment and Market Development. You will shape strategies, grow global partnerships and expand student pathways across markets.

Based at Hillcrest Campus in Hamilton, you will oversee a team in NZ and offshore, align recruitment with admissions and continue to strengthen the university’s international profile.

Qualifications

• Experience leading international recruitment and market development teams.
• Track record of delivering growth in recruitment channels and partnerships.
• Ability to use data and market intelligence to inform strategy.

Responsibilities

• Shape our global recruitment and market development strategy.
• Build international partnerships and grow global student pathways.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen Waikato’s global reputation.
• Oversee a team of recruitment professionals based in New Zealand and offshore.
• Align recruitment, admissions and conversion activities to support enrolment success.

Skills

International recruitment leadership

Market development

Strategic planning

Partnership development

Team leadership

Job description

The University of Waikato invites applications for an experienced leader to head International Recruitment and Market Development. You will shape strategies, grow global partnerships and expand student pathways across markets.

Based at Hillcrest Campus in Hamilton, you will oversee a team in NZ and offshore, align recruitment with admissions and continue to strengthen the university’s international profile.