Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.  We have six academic faculties and 13 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

Our lecturers and health researchers are regarded as experts in their fields, frequently directing global research projects designed to better the lives of New Zealanders and the world, and in turn passing this knowledge on to our students.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Why Join Us?: This isn't just a job. It's your chance to influence and support rangatahi Māori to shine in secondary, tertiary and enter the health workforce. Become apart of the transformation of the health workforce. Dive into a fun and rewarding role that's all about kaupapa Māori.

If you want to inspire young Māori rangatahi/students (Year 9 -13) to aspire to being the best they can be and guide those who are interested in exploring a career in the health. The Whakapiki Ake Project (WPA), is a Māori recruitment pipeline that actively engages with rangatahi and whānau. Supporting their journey through secondary school and into a health-related, tertiary study programme in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) at the University of Auckland. We work closely with schools, internal University of Auckland teams and many external organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Connect with Māori students, encourage and support their cultural and academic growth.
• Create sustainable relationships with whānau and schools to support rangatahi to maximise their potential and opportunities.

• Be ready and keen to learn more about the secondary and tertiary health pathways.

• Be a self-starter, getting things done in a fast-paced environment.
• Plan, prepare and eventually run projects, events and presentations.
• Map, track and monitor.

This is a fulltime (37.5 hours per week) permanent position. The salary range for this role is between $72,000- $88,900 dependent on skills and experience.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

This role is part of a dedicated Māori health workforce recruitment project team.

 To be successful you will have the following Knowledge and Skills:

• A team player who values kaupapa Māori
• A tertiary qualification from a NZ university or Whare Wānanga.
• A clean driver's license.
• Experience (1-2 years) working with Māori students and communities.
• A great communicator and organiser.
• Know your way around event planning and making cool Power Point slides.
• Comfortable with te reo and Māori tikanga/practice, especially at marae and Kura Kaupapa Māori.
• Be able to travel outside the Auckland region.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

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)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• 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. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 1st June 2025 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 Kanewa Stokes, via k.stokes@auckland.ac.nz, for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz