Strategic Stakeholder & Partnerships Architect

New Zealand Government; Waikato; On-site; NZD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Waikato is looking for a communications-savvy relationship builder to join our International and Engagement Office as Stakeholder Engagement Adviser. You'll engage with stakeholders and partners to understand priorities and connect them with opportunities across the University.

This role blends strategic communications and relationship management to strengthen sponsorships, coordinate stakeholder activities, and build employer and industry connections, raising Waikato's profile

Qualifications

• Exceptional communicator with hands-on stakehold­er relationship management experience.
• Experience with sponsorships, employer engagement or reputation initiatives.
• Ability to craft clear, persuasive content for diverse audiences across channels.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders and partners to understand priorities and connect them with opportunities across the University.
• Plan engagement activities and bring the right people together to drive collaboration.
• Strengthen sponsorship partnerships and coordinate stakeholder activities.
• Build employer and industry connections to support employment outcomes and opportunities.
• Raise awareness of Waikato's strengths and contribute to global rankings and reputation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Strategic communications

Content writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications/business/management

Job description

The University of Waikato is looking for a communications-savvy relationship builder to join our International and Engagement Office as Stakeholder Engagement Adviser. You'll engage with stakeholders and partners to understand priorities and connect them with opportunities across the University.

This role blends strategic communications and relationship management to strengthen sponsorships, coordinate stakeholder activities, and build employer and industry connections, raising Waikato's profile