Schools & Community Engagement Catalyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

5 weeks annual leave

Superannuation up to 6.75%

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a Te Terenga | Schools and Community Engagement Adviser to build mana‑enhancing relationships with secondary schools, students and whānau. You will deliver outreach, craft tailored engagement plans, and support school leavers toward study pathways and university enrolment.

Based on campus, the role emphasizes collaboration, digital engagement, and stakeholder partnerships to ensure meaningful experiences and informed choices for learners.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the New Zealand secondary school environment.
• Demonstrated competence and confidence in te ao Māori.
• Proven experience building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience using digital engagement tools and delivering online outreach.
• Full NZ driver's licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Police Vetting clearance.

Responsibilities

• Combine strategy, relationship‑building, and digital innovation to grow engagement and deliver a seamless, mana‑enhancing school‑leaver experience.
• Develop and nurture partnerships with secondary schools, careers advisers, teachers, community groups, whānau and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver engaging presentations, workshops, events, and outreach activities that inspire and inform students and whānau.
• Develop and execute tailored engagement plans across your allocated school and community portfolio.
• Provide accurate, relevant advice to prospective students and support them throughout the school‑leaver journey.
• Champion the use of digital outreach tools and innovative engagement approaches to extend reach and enhance the quality of engagement.
• Identify new opportunities to strengthen engagement, grow awareness, and improve services offered to schools and communities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the Schools and Community Engagement team, ensuring activities uphold a positive, inclusive experience for all.

Job description

The University of Auckland is seeking a Te Terenga | Schools and Community Engagement Adviser to build mana‑enhancing relationships with secondary schools, students and whānau. You will deliver outreach, craft tailored engagement plans, and support school leavers toward study pathways and university enrolment.

Based on campus, the role emphasizes collaboration, digital engagement, and stakeholder partnerships to ensure meaningful experiences and informed choices for learners.