Pacific & Māori Employability Consultant

The University of Auckland; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible employment practices

Superannuation up to 6.75%

Five weeks' annual leave

Discounted car parking

Parental leave allowance

Childcare support

Other staff discounts

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a Career Development & Employability Consultant - Pacific to join Career Development and Employability Services (CDES) within SaSS. You will lead and deliver Te Haerenga, the Māori and Pacific Employability Programme, providing career coaching, workshops, and events that help Pacific and Māori students develop pathways to employment or further study.

Working with faculties, employers, and communities, you will design inclusive career development initiatives,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in career development, education, counselling, HR, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting Māori and Pacific students or communities.
• 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, Te Reo Māori or Pacific cultures; culturally responsive coaching.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Ability to develop innovative career resources using digital technologies.
• Excellent organizational, event management and project coordination capabilities.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion and student success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of Te Haerenga, the Māori and Pacific Employability Programme.
• Design and facilitate specialised workshops, career coaching sessions, events and learning experiences.
• Collaborate with faculties, employers, community organisations, and academic staff to create inclusive initiatives.
• Support students to explore career pathways, develop professional identities and employer connections.
• Apply knowledge of graduate recruitment and labour market trends in career development practice.
• Work autonomously within a collaborative team while contributing to equity and student success.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring

Facilitation

Workshop design

Partnership development

Interpersonal skills

Digital learning tools

Event coordination

Independent working

Equity & inclusion mindset

Education

Tertiary qualification in career development or related field

Job description

The University of Auckland is seeking a Career Development & Employability Consultant - Pacific to join Career Development and Employability Services (CDES) within SaSS. You will lead and deliver Te Haerenga, the Māori and Pacific Employability Programme, providing career coaching, workshops, and events that help Pacific and Māori students develop pathways to employment or further study.

Working with faculties, employers, and communities, you will design inclusive career development initiatives,