Te Whiwhinga mahi | About the RoleTo 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 AdvisorThe kaupapa of this role is:coordinating academic and pastoral support for Māori and Pacific students who are studying in either foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programmesresponsible 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.Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the teamOur 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.He kōrero mōu | About youThe 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 universityHave a relevant undergraduate degreeBe able to work independently as well as within a teamHave a high competency in administration and communication skillsHave a demonstrated ability to build effective relationshipsHave an ability to coordinate and manage eventsBe able to collaborate and work in partnership with key academic staffHave excellent time management and organisational skillsBe flexible and able to work evenings and weekendsThis position is Part Time (18.75h per week), permanent and the salary range is $63,600 - $79,300 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience.For further information please refer to the Position DescriptionNgā 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 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 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 9/08/2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the above-mentioned skills and experiences.Please reach out to Sue Reddy via sue.reddy@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note that we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.  #LI-DNI
