Pacific Schools Advisor

The Schools Partnerships Office is seeking applications for the permanent position of Pacific Schools Advisor.  We seek a competent and energetic person who is able to work in a vibrant team of school liaison staff and who is able to support the Universities strategic goal of increasing the admissions and enrolments of Pacific students.

This role will involve advising prospective students, Pacific in particular, about the programmes, admission requirements and enrolment processes for the University. You will be involved in school visits, presentations, open days and other events.

The ability to develop positive relationships with teachers, good customer service skills and small or large group presentation skills are essential. A tertiary qualification from a New Zealand university is essential and fluency in a Pacific language an advantage. The successful candidate will be professional, have excellent interpersonal skills, strong organisational abilities, an excellent standard of written and spoken English and be adaptable to changing situations. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.

You will need to be flexible with working hours as the role will include evening and weekend work and time out of Auckland. A full driver's license is required.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through flexible employment practices and a culture that encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential. We offer a competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave per year, and over 300 different career development courses. In addition, the University offers a company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, childcare and a number of other subsidies on internal and external services. For more information please visit: Career development and benefits.

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, LGBTI, equity groups, parenting support and flexible work go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz.

Applications close Sunday 2 April 2017. All applications need to be made online.