Communications and Events Coordinator

• Do you have experience communicating with diverse audiences across a variety of social media platforms?
• Are you confident engaging with and monitoring social and digital communications?

The University of Auckland, New Zealand’s leading University, is committed to excellence and equity.  It employs over 5,000 academic and professional staff who support over 40,000 students to achieve their aspirations. The Equity Office – Te Ara Tautika leads the University’s commitment to be a safe, inclusive and equitable place to study and work. Read more

This is an exciting opportunity for someone keen to work as part of a busy team with high standards. Reporting to the Director of Resources this role supports the Equity Office’s strategic communications, marketing and engagement with current and prospective students, their whānau/families and schools, and with staff across the University. You will be proactive in identifying opportunities to enhance awareness of equity at the University of Auckland.  You will be able to show evidence of excellent written and verbal communications and draft content suited to varying audiences.

You will also be able to demonstrate your understanding of effective use of digital social media platforms including writing for web, to promote awareness of the Equity office and monitor and report on their success.  It is essential that you are proficient across the MS packages, and candidates that have used InDesign and Adobe combined with exposure to Google analytics, will be strongly considered.

Candidates with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated sound judgement and integrity combined with strong attention to detail and planning and organising skills will be key to the success of this role. There will be a requirement to coordinate a number of key events throughout the year and you will need to be comfortable in the organisation of these events. 

This is a great opportunity to work in a flexible environment where your work will make a difference.

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

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Applications close Monday 5 June 2017. All applications must be made online.