Student Support Advisor

Location: Grafton Campus, Auckland, New Zealand

Salary: NZ$63,600–NZ$79,300 per year, pro rata, depending on skills and experience.

Company

The hirify.global is New Zealand’s leading university, supporting more than 4,000 students in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences through teaching, research, and health workforce development.

What you will do

• Coordinate academic and pastoral support for Māori and Pacific students in foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes.
• Administer and manage admissions, academic support, and pastoral support activities.
• Provide cultural guidance, advice, and mentorship throughout students’ educational journeys.
• Coordinate student events and work in partnership with academic staff and community stakeholders.
• Develop practical and innovative solutions while working independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of Māori and Pacific cultures and strong connections with Māori and/or Pacific communities.
• Understanding of the challenges Māori and Pacific students may encounter at university.
• Relevant undergraduate degree.
• Strong administration, communication, organisation, time-management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Culture & Benefits

• Positive, collaborative working environment focused on feedback and innovative solutions.
• Flexible employment practices, including working from home and flexible hours.
• Five weeks of annual leave.
• Career development programmes, discounted car parking, parental leave, childcare, and other service discounts.
• Fixed-term full-time appointment for 18 months.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter and CV online by 26 September 2026.
• Applications are accepted online; applications by email are not accepted.