Student Development Adviser

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a new student development adviser to provide opportunities and access to services that engage, develop and support students through the student lifecycle and improve the student experience.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Facilitate development programmes & initiatives such as leadership programmes, community services and volunteering, and student support funds.
• Deliver effective support and transition programmes such as mentoring programmes, First Year Experience and orientation activities
• Seek out opportunities to promote and celebrate student successes.
• Coordinate student communications, wellbeing initiatives, community placement programmes and international exchange agreements.
• Work collaboratively toward operational and strategic continuous improvement initiatives at a University level and throughout the faculty.
• Deliver major Business School initiatives including the case programme and Women’s Mentoring Programme
• Lead the annual Champions’ Trophy International Case Competition

For more information, please refer to thePosition Description.

• Be highly motivated, self-managing and exceptionally well organised. You will have strong planning and co-ordination skills and be able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Have excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage positively and proactively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Be committed to excellent quality and have a sharp eye for detail.
• Have tons of initiative and be able to bring creativity and new ideas to the role.

We are seeking someone with proven people management skills gained in a complex environment. You’ll also need strong stakeholder management, together with a commitment to results-oriented, collaborative ways of working.

A good knowledge of student issues and challenges is needed as is a continuous improvement mindset.

Additional Information

The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
• Career development programmes
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
• 6.75% superannuation scheme

For more information please visit our Staff Benefits page.

Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of

In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved quarantine for two weeks on arrival.

It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an offshore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. For more information and updates on the border restrictions visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.

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, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz