Project Coordinator Data Compliance

Auckland University of Technology (AUT); Auckland; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 102,000; Part time

Job summary

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university, focusing on knowledge that works and student-centred learning. The organisation seeks a Project Coordinator – Data Compliance to support the Director, Data, Technology Risk and Policy.

You will investigate software capabilities, assess data and compliance risks, and summarise findings for the AUT community. This fixed term, part-time role is based at AUT's City Campus.

Qualifications

• A sound understanding of legal principles, relevant legislation, standards and organisational policies.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret software licence agreements and terms of service.
• A structured, detail-focused approach to assessing risk and documenting findings.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills, including confidence liaising with colleagues to clarify requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review software and service agreements, identify relevant terms, and assess data and compliance risks against agreed criteria.
• Summarise assessment findings, recommend remediation actions, and maintain accurate assessment records and registers.
• Coordinate review requests and liaise with ICT colleagues and requesters to clarify requirements and support compliance work.
• Investigate and assess the risk and compliance exposure of data-related activities at AUT.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Job description

• Manage review workflows and maintain assessment registers and records


• Work with colleagues across AUT, including ICT Services, to clarify requirements and support responsible, compliant use of data and technology


• Fixed term, part-time role based at AUT's City Campus

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works, AUT is 5-star rated by QS, with more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. It's a place of real opportunity, where the values of Pono, Tika and Aroha shape how talented, progressive people work together – and you'll feel that in the culture, in the collaboration and in the difference the work makes for students, communities and the world.

Our community is stronger because of the role Te Tiriti plays in how we operate, and because Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership and contribution are central to who we are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

AUT is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator – Data Compliance to support the Director, Data, Technology Risk and Policy. You’ll investigate software capabilities, review software and service agreements, assess data and compliance risks against agreed criteria, and summarise your findings and recommendations in order to provide advice to the University community. You’ll also manage review workflows and maintain assessment registers and records.

You’ll bring strong analytical and organisational skills, clear communication, and confidence interpreting terms in technology agreements. You’ll work with colleagues across AUT, including ICT Services, to clarify requirements and support responsible, compliant use of data and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Review software and service agreements, identify relevant terms, and assess data and compliance risks against agreed criteria.


• Summarise assessment findings, recommend remediation actions, and maintain accurate assessment records and registers.


• Coordinate review requests and liaise with ICT colleagues and requesters to clarify requirements and support compliance work.

In this role you will:

• Investigate and assess the risk and compliance exposure of data-related activities at AUT.


• Review software and service agreements, including terms of service and end-user licence agreements.


• Apply agreed criteria to assess risks, summarise findings and recommend remediation where needed.


• Coordinate review requests, maintain assessment registers and share completed assessments and advice with the AUT community.

As a professional staff member at AUT, you’ll help our university thrive by improving services, supporting students and staff and driving practical improvements across our campuses. We’re looking for people with energy, curiosity and openness to new ideas who bring a collaborative, adaptable approach and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

You’ll also bring cultural humility and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi , Indigenous peoples and diverse communities. Experience supporting Indigenous, equity or inclusion-focused initiatives is highly valued.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A sound understanding of legal principles, relevant legislation, standards and organisational policies.


• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret software licence agreements and terms of service.


• A structured, detail-focused approach to assessing risk and documenting findings.


• Clear communication and collaboration skills, including confidence liaising with colleagues to clarify requirements.

• Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: $76,000 - $102,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications) - pro rata

Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 96673

With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.

Reference # 96673

Location (s) City Campus

Employment type (s) Fixed term

Closes on 08 Oct 2026 23:55