Student Advisor

Auckland University of Technology (AUT); New Zealand; Remote; NZD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Caring culture

Job summary

AUT, North Campus, Auckland University of Technology, is seeking a Student Advisor to provide comprehensive support across student services and wellbeing using a case-management approach.

You will assist with enrolment, academic goals, and personal development, delivering services across phones, email, in-person and online channels to enable student success.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. social work, psychology, youth development, health sciences).
• Experience in tertiary education, community support or customer service.
• A passion for supporting student success.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, professional service with a culture of customer care.
• Understanding of advisory support delivered via a case management model.
• Extensive experience with technology and relationship management software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive support using a case management approach across student services.
• Support students and staff, enabling academic and personal goals.
• Communicate across multiple channels: phones, email, in-person and online.

Skills

Customer service

Case management

Relationship management

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Relationship management software

Technology familiarity

Job description

• Play a key role in supporting student success
• One-year fixed-term, full-time role based at AUT's North Campus

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded inknowledge 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’s award-winning Student Services and Administration directorate is dedicated to delivering exceptional student-centred experiences across the entire learner journey, from enrolment through to graduation and beyond. Bringing together high impact services in student administration, wellbeing and support, governance, systems, and operational delivery, the directorate works collaboratively with academic and professional teams to enable student success and institutional effectiveness. It offers professionals the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a large, diverse university environment - combining purpose-led work, continuous improvement, and a strong focus on equity, service excellence and positive outcomes for students and staff.

An exciting opportunity for a Student Advisor has become available in the Student Hub, North Campus, Student Services & Administration division.

For this role, we are looking for an individual who can deliver comprehensive support using a case management approach. Our Student Advisors cover a broad range of student services, from assistance with student administration matters through to wellbeing support, enabling students to achieve their academic and personal goals. The Student Hub's services are delivered across multiple channels; phones, email, in-person and online.

At AUT, you’ll be part of a values-led university that supports you to thrive in your role and career. We offer:

• Flexible working and a strong, caring culture that supports belonging.
• Recognition frameworks that reflect your contribution and how you live our values.
• The tools and trust to make a meaningful difference every day.
• Māori and Pacific development programmes that strengthen our shared purpose.
• Cultural capability uplift development programmes for all staff

Specific Benefits

• Professional development opportunities to keep you moving forward

About you | Ko wai koe

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 withenergy, curiosity and openness to new ideaswho bring a collaborative, adaptable approach and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

You’ll also bring cultural humility and respect for TeTiriti 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:

• an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. social work, psychology, youth development, health sciences)
• experience in tertiary education, community support or customer service
• a passion for supporting student success
• an ability to deliver high-quality, professional service with a culture of customer care
• an understanding of advisory support delivered via a case management model
• extensive experience with technology and relationship management software

• Start Date: 30 November 2026
• Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu:$76,000 – $102,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• For further information: please send us an enquiry here or call 09 921 9499 .

Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 96669

This role is considered a children’s worker role and will be subject to safety checking as part of the Children’s Act 2014 .

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

Reference # 96669

Location (s) North Campus

Employment type (s) Fixed term

Closes on 28 Sep 2026 23:55

Expertise Student Services

Experience level (s) Graduate (Qualified, no experience), Experienced (Less than 2 years), Experienced (2 years +)