Student Support Advisor

The University of Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 63,600 - 79,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working from home

Five weeks annual leave

Discounted car parking

Parental leave

Childcare support

Job summary

The University of Auckland invites applications for a Student Support Advisor in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, supporting Māori and Pacific students through their academic journey. This full-time, permanent role focuses on coordinating academic and pastoral support and managing admission processes, with a strong emphasis on cultural understanding and relationship building.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with staff and communities, provide guidance, plan events,

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting Māori and Pacific students.
• Strong administrative and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate academic and pastoral support for Māori and Pacific students.
• Administer and manage admission and pastoral support processes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with students and staff.
• Plan and coordinate events and activities for student engagement.

Skills

Administration

Communication skills

Relationship building

Time management

Event coordination

Job description

The University of AucklandThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s pre-eminent research-led University. Established in 1883, it is an international centre of learning and academic excellence. With just over 5,200 staff and more than...

To fulfil our commitment to the Vision 20:20 initiative, which aims to increase the number of Māori and Pacific health professionals through the Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS). TKHM seeks to recruit an inspiring individual to support our Māori and Pacific students through their cultural and educational journey within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) as the Student Support Advisor

The kaupapa of this role is:

• coordinating academic and pastoral support for Māori and Pacific students who are studying in either foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programmes
• responsible for the administration, management and coordination of admission, academic, and pastoral support for our students.

This is an excellent opportunity to undertake responsibility and be innovative in a stimulating position that demands critical thinking as well as a practical approach.

Our team pride themselves on our positive working environment, where we work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions. We work closely and are always committed to giving and accepting feedback to ensure we provide the best service possible to our students.

The successful candidate will have an well-developed/in-depth understanding of Māori and Pacific culture to provide support, advice and mentorship to students throughout their journey with us and will have strong connections to Māori and/or Pacific communities.

In addition, you will:

• Understand the challenges Māori and Pacific students encounter while studying at university
• Be able to work independently as well as within a team
• Have a high competency in administration and communication skills
• Have a demonstrated ability to build effective relationships
• Have an ability to coordinate and manage events
• Be able to collaborate and work in partnership with key academic staff
• Have excellent time management and organisational skills
• Be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends

This position isfulltime,permanentand the salary range is$63,600 - $79,300,dependent on skills and experience.

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.