Māori & Pacific Postgrad Partnerships Lead

University-of-Auckland; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 99,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

Superannuation up to 6.75%

5 weeks annual leave

On-site childcare

Parental leave

Wellbeing services

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a Business Development Manager – Postgraduate Māori and Pacific to build pathways into postgraduate study for Māori and Pacific communities across Aotearoa. You will develop relationships with iwi, organisations and stakeholders to identify opportunities and grow engagement.

This full-time role involves leading outreach, recruitment activity and a strong pipeline, aligning with the Pacific strategy and university equity commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development and partnerships.
• Strong relationship-building with iwi, Māori and Pacific communities.
• Ability to identify opportunities and manage a recruitment pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow trusted relationships with iwi, Māori and Pacific organisations, employers and stakeholders.
• Develop and actively manage a Māori and Pacific postgraduate recruitment pipeline.
• Promote programmes and pathways in ways that connect with Māori and Pacific communities.

Skills

Relationship building

Lead generation

Stakeholder engagement

Pipeline management

Presentation skills

Proposal writing

Cross-cultural awareness

Job description

The University of Auckland is seeking a Business Development Manager – Postgraduate Māori and Pacific to build pathways into postgraduate study for Māori and Pacific communities across Aotearoa. You will develop relationships with iwi, organisations and stakeholders to identify opportunities and grow engagement.

This full-time role involves leading outreach, recruitment activity and a strong pipeline, aligning with the Pacific strategy and university equity commitments.