Manager of Future Students - International

Uniglobalcareers; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Canterbury is seeking an experienced leader to head its international student recruitment and conversion portfolio, directing a globally distributed team across onshore and offshore markets. The role drives enrolment outcomes using market intelligence, stakeholder relationships, and data-driven decisions.

Based in Christchurch, this permanent full-time position involves regular international travel to China and South Asia, and requires strong leadership across cultures and

Qualifications

• Substantial international education leadership experience.
• Strong sales leadership experience in international markets.
• Proven ability to manage diverse, globally distributed teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver international recruitment and conversion strategies.
• Manage and coach International Recruitment Market Managers and Future Student Advisers.
• Engage with agents, partners, schools, government bodies and representatives across onshore and offshore teams; travel internationally as required.

Skills

International education leadership

Sales leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-informed decision making

Cross-cultural leadership

Team leadership

Job description

New Zealand — International Student Market

Lead the University of Canterbury’s international student recruitment and conversion portfolio, supporting wider enrolment goals. The role manages International Recruitment Market Managers, Future Student Advisers and engagement activity across onshore and offshore teams, representatives, agents and partners. Responsibilities include setting and delivering international recruitment, sales and conversion strategies; leading and coaching a globally distributed team; using market intelligence, pipeline data and student behaviour to drive enrolment outcomes; improving the end-to-end international student journey; building relationships with agents, partners, schools and government bodies; and representing UC in international markets. The role requires substantial international education and sales leadership experience, strong stakeholder management, data-informed decision-making, and the ability to lead across cultures and dispersed teams. Based in Christchurch, this permanent full-time role includes regular international travel to China and South Asia.