Pacific & Māori Career Development Consultant

University-of-Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Company superannuation up to 6.75%

Five weeks' annual leave

Discounted car parking

Parental leave

Childcare support

Other discounts

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. You will provide career development expertise, coaching, and culturally responsive employability support for Pacific and Māori students, leading Te Haerenga initiatives and related workshops.

You will collaborate with faculties, employers, and communities to design inclusive programs, leveraging

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in career development, education, counselling, HR or related discipline.
• Experience supporting the career development of Māori and Pacific students or communities.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Experience designing workshops, programmes, and student development initiatives.
• Ability to build effective partnerships with academic staff, employers, and community stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori and/or Pacific cultures.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.

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 for students.
• Collaborate with faculties, employers, community organisations, academic staff, and internal stakeholders to create inclusive career development initiatives.
• Apply knowledge of graduate recruitment and labour market trends to help students develop employability capabilities and confidence.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

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. You will provide career development expertise, coaching, and culturally responsive employability support for Pacific and Māori students, leading Te Haerenga initiatives and related workshops.

You will collaborate with faculties, employers, and communities to design inclusive programs, leveraging