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Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are looking for a compassionate, organised, and culturally grounded Pouāwhina Māori | Māori Student Adviser to join the team at He Āhuru Mōwai.This is a meaningful and highly rewarding role where you will work directly with tauira Māori to provide pastoral care, guidance, and day-to-day support that helps students feel connected, supported, and empowered throughout their university journey.As one of the key faces of He Āhuru Mōwai, you will help create a warm, welcoming, and culturally safe environment for tauira, whānau, and staff. You will play an important role in strengthening tauira Māori engagement and supporting student success through exceptional manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.This role offers the opportunity to contribute to kaupapa and initiatives that make a genuine difference to Māori student experiences across the University. Key responsibilities include:Acting as a first point of contact for tauira Māori, whānau, and visitors to He Āhuru MōwaiProviding pastoral care, advice, and culturally responsive support to tauira MāoriSupporting tauira Māori engagement initiatives, orientation activities, pōwhiri, and events aligned to student wellbeing and successSupporting outreach, recruitment, and transition initiatives for prospective tauira Māori and their whānauAssisting with scholarship promotion and application supportCoordinating communications, engagement activities, and operational support for the centreMaintaining accurate records, databases, and engagement reporting informationSupporting the operational management of He Āhuru Mōwai, including bookings, supplies, facilities, and administrationWorking collaboratively across Student & Scholarly Services and wider Māori support networks to enhance tauira outcomesThis is a role where your ability to build trust, foster connection, and create a positive student experience will truly make an impact.This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week role on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. The salary range for this role is $63,600-$79,300 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description. He kōrero mōu | About youYou are someone who genuinely enjoys supporting people and creating spaces where others feel welcomed, respected, and valued.You bring a strong understanding of tikanga Māori and are confident working within Māori spaces and alongside diverse communities. You are approachable, proactive, and thrive in environments where relationship-building and manaakitanga are at the heart of the work.You’ll also be highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable balancing pastoral support with operational and administrative responsibilities. Ngā pūkenga motuhake | Important skills and experienceMinimum three years’ experience in an administration or support-focused roleExperience working within Māori spaces and/or supporting tauira MāoriStrong customer service experience and a genuine commitment to student supportExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build meaningful relationshipsStrong organisational and administrative capability, with confidence using databases and customer management systemsExcellent Te Reo Māori pronunciation, with fluency in Te Reo Māori viewed highly favourablyUnderstanding of tikanga Māori and culturally grounded approaches to care and engagementAbility to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a kaupapa Māori environmentExperience working within the tertiary sector or supporting tauira Māori in education settings would be highly beneficial. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)Up to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks' annual leaveIn addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyPlease reach out to Nicky Rawnsley - [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 31/05/26 to be considered. Please include your CV and a cover letter highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are looking for an organised, proactive, and people-focused Administrator (Student Engagement) to join our energetic Student Engagement team.This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vibrant campus experience by supporting a wide range of student programmes, events, and initiatives that help students build friendships, develop skills, and feel part of the University community.Working alongside the Student Engagement Coordinators, you’ll provide essential administrative and operational support across a range of engagement activities from orientation and transition programmes through to leadership initiatives, co-curricular recognition, and large-scale student events .No two days will look the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and loves working with students and people from diverse backgrounds.This is a full-time (37.5 hours/ week) permanent position. The salary range for this role is from NZ $55,634 - $62,900 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description. He kōrero mōu | About youYou are someone who enjoys helping others and creating positive experiences. You bring strong organisational skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with students and supporting engaging programmes and events.You’re adaptable, approachable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the teamStudent and Scholarly Services (SaSS) was established with the aim of strengthening the integration of student facing services to improve effectiveness at all points along the student journey. SaSS encompasses a wide range of student-facing services, plus services that support researchers and academic staff in their teaching. Services include academic services, libraries and learning support, Student hubs and the Student experience centre, services to support kaimahi Māori and Pacific students, student engagement and wellbeing. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities.The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)Up to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks' annual leaveIn addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services.For more information, please visit Staff Benefits. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online by the closing date of 3/06/2026 to be considered. As part of your application please submit a CV and Cover letter to include:Please reach out to Christina Partridge - [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Do you have previous experience in a customer service role and excellent communication skills?Are you keen to join a dynamic administration team on a permanent basis?Have you got strong attention to detail and self-management skills?Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the roleTe Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Mata Ahupae - School Administrator to join Te Kura Mahinga Tangata - School of Social and Cultural Studies on a permanent, full-time basis.Key responsibilities:Provide coordination and administration support for the School’s postgraduate students.Proactively enhance pastoral care for our postgraduate community.Provide course administration and general administrative support for the academics and students of one of the programmes.Contribute to teamwork within the professional team to contribute to the School administrative systems and to cover periods of leave as required.Assist with finance and HR activities within the School to support the Pou Hautū - School Manager.Ō pūmanawa - About youYou will be a motivated, customer-focused individual who can take the initiative, provide excellent administration, policy compliance, and pastoral care. You will demonstrate strong attention to detail and self-management skills. You will have excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing as you will deal with a wide range of stakeholders. This role is busy, varied, extremely rewarding and interesting for the individual with the right temperament.Key requirements:Proven experience and excellence in customer service and office administration. A tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience working in the tertiary sector.Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, and Teams.Proven ability to work to a very high standard of accuracy even under pressure.Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and to learn new skills and systems quickly.Proven ability to work as part of a team as well as having individual responsibilities.Excellent cross-cultural communication skills with a wide range of people using a variety of communication methods.Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to work to deadlines. Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page.Close date for vacancy: 05 July 2026.Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with the Pou Hautū - School Manager, Dr Kate Gerrard ([email protected]).How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.About UsMō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the coordination and delivery of several multi-centre clinical trials at the Liggins Institute, with a focus on maternal and neonatal health research.As a Senior Human Health Research Coordinator, you will provide operational leadership across a portfolio of complex clinical trials conducted in collaboration with hospitals and research teams throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day coordination and management of studies from start-up through to close-out, ensuring studies are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.Key responsibilities will include preparing and coordinating ethics and locality submissions, managing study documentation and trial master files, overseeing recruitment and site engagement activities, monitoring study progress and data quality, and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethical standards, and study protocols. You will work closely with Principal Investigators, clinicians, research staff, Te Whatu Ora, external collaborators, and participants to support effective trial delivery across multiple sites.The role will also involve developing and maintaining strong working relationships with site teams, facilitating communication across stakeholders, supporting participant recruitment strategies, preparing reports for ethics committees, funders, and governance groups, and contributing to problem-solving and operational planning for complex studies.As a senior member of the team, you will provide mentorship and guidance to other research coordinators and support a collaborative and high-performing research environment. You may also contribute to grant applications, protocol development, staff training, and continuous improvement initiatives within the research platform.This position requires excellent organisational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, and confidence working independently within a clinical research environment. Experience in clinical trial coordination in Aotearoa New Zealand, particularly within maternal, neonatal, or hospital-based research, would be highly advantageous.  The post holder will contribute to a number of research trials and studies including the C*STEROID Trial, the PRECeDe Trial, the PROMOAT Trial and other ongoing and upcoming research in maternal, perinatal and neonatal health.This is a part-time (22.5 - 30h per week), fixed term (2 years) position.The salary range for this role is $78,601–$90,700 (prorated) depending on skills and experience.For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the teamYou will be part of a dedicated team of Human Health Research Coordinators within the Human Health Research Services Platform. The team supports a range of research groups across the Institute, providing coordination and operational expertise to ensure the delivery of high-quality human health research outcomes.He kōrero mōu | About youYou will be someone who thrives in a leadership role within a collaborative research environment. You will bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach to research coordination and have a strong foundation in managing clinical trials. You will be confident mentoring others and navigating regulatory frameworks with professionalism and integrity.To be successful in this role, you will have:EssentialA relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. science, nursing, public health, allied health, health/medical sciences)At least 4–6 years of experience in human health research, including managing multiple studies, preferably clinical trialsStrong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research ethicsKnowledge of Aotearoa New Zealand regulatory requirementsExperience managing research data and a good understanding of data management practicesFamiliarity with REDCap or similar electronic data capture systemsStrong experience in clinical research documentation and study managementExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teamsPreferred:Project management or human health-related research certificationExperience working in multi-centre clinical trialsLeadership experience in a multidisciplinary teamExperience managing investigational or research-use-only productsNgā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is Aotearoa 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)Up to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leaveIn 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. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 19 June 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found.Please reach out to Sarah Benge via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.