Pacific & Māori Career Development Coach

Auckland; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible employment practices

Company superannuation scheme

Five weeks' annual leave

Discounted car parking

Parental leave allowance

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a Career Development & Employability Consultant - Pacific to join Career Development and Employability Services (CDES) within Student and Scholarly Services (SaSS). You will provide career development expertise, coaching, and employability support to empower Pacific and Māori students to build confidence and transition into employment or further study.

A key focus is leading Te Haerenga, the Māori and Pacific Employability Programme, designing and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in career development, education, counselling, or HR.
• Experience supporting Māori and Pacific student careers.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Experience designing and delivering workshops and student development initiatives.
• Ability to build partnerships with academic staff, employers, and community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Te Ao Māori and Pacific cultures.
• Understanding of culturally responsive career development and coaching.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Ability to develop innovative career resources using digital tools.
• Excellent organizational, event management, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Te Haerenga, the University’s Māori and Pacific Employability Programme.
• Design and facilitate specialised workshops, career coaching sessions, events, and learning experiences.
• Collaborate with faculties, employers, community organisations, academic staff, and internal stakeholders to create inclusive, culturally responsive career development initiatives.
• Apply knowledge of graduate recruitment and labour market trends to help students develop confidently for the world of work.

Skills

Coaching

Facilitation

Presentations

Workshop design

Partnerships

Equity & inclusion

Te Ao Māori

Education

Tertiary qualification in career development, education, counselling, or HR

Job description

The University of Auckland is seeking a Career Development & Employability Consultant - Pacific to join Career Development and Employability Services (CDES) within Student and Scholarly Services (SaSS). You will provide career development expertise, coaching, and employability support to empower Pacific and Māori students to build confidence and transition into employment or further study.

A key focus is leading Te Haerenga, the Māori and Pacific Employability Programme, designing and