Company Description
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 more than 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.
Campus Life is a service division that supports an engaging and inclusive campus experience for all students. The Student Engagement team plays a key role in fostering student development, leadership, and community through a wide range of co-curricular programmes and support services.
Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
This is a dynamic and people-focused role where you’ll work closely with students' clubs, helping them connect with the wider University and supporting their leadership journeys. You won’t be working in a silo — this is a highly collaborative environment where your input will directly contribute to student success and community building.
You'll support over 250 student clubs across categories like cultural, academic & specialist, religious & spiritual, sports & rec, and causes.
Main responsibilities include:
- Administration around club operations such as grants, registration, and new club applications
- Helping coordinate student-led events
- Drop-in session support for room bookings, equipment bookings, and general queries
- Assisting with access to services and resources
- Advising on governance and financial regulations
- Providing general support and guidance to student groups
- Event support for major student events such as Clubs Expo, training sessions, and the Club Awards
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) opportunity.
The Band C role, salary range for this role is $54, 405 – $61,700 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements, please review the position description.
Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team
The Student Engagement team is a vibrant, supportive, and collaborative group within Campus Life. We are a friendly, driven team that thrives on working together to create meaningful student experiences. We value connection, creativity, and shared purpose, and we’re passionate about empowering students to grow as leaders and community members.
He kōrero mōu | About you
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Be friendly, patient, and approachable
- Have strong administrative skills and attention to detail
- Be driven and proactive in solving problems
- Deliver excellent customer service with a professional and positive attitude
- Be comfortable working independently and managing a high volume of queries
- Enjoy working in a fun, rewarding environment that supports student development
- Be passionate about working with students and helping them grow as leaders
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 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 scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
In 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.
Additional Information
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 17th of July 2025 (NZST) to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the abovementioned skills and experiences.
Please note that we may close the advert earlier.
Please reach out to Emma Ko on [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.
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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
