Student Support Advisor

Te Whiwhinga mahi | About the Role

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.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

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.

He kōrero mōu | About you

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
• Have a relevant undergraduate degree
• 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 is fulltime, permanent and the salary range is $63,600 - $79,300, dependent on skills and experience.

For further information please refer to the Position Description

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)
• 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 23/01/2026 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 [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note that we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.