Innovation Programmes Adviser - Māori Engagement

Location: Auckland City Campus, Auckland, New Zealand

Salary: NZ$78,000–NZ$90,000 per year, reflecting experience.

Company

The hirify.global is a research-led university supporting students, researchers and staff through innovation, entrepreneurship and capability development.

What you will do

• Plan, coordinate, deliver and continuously improve innovation and entrepreneurship programmes and events.
• Manage participants, contributors, communications, schedules, logistics, resources and post-programme reporting.
• Take responsibility for selected Māori-focused programmes, cohorts and activities.
• Support recruitment, outreach, relationship-building and participation across Māori-focused programmes and the wider portfolio.
• Work with academics, facilitators, practitioners, community partners and other contributors to create effective participant experiences.
• Help participants connect with and progress through wider innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience planning and delivering programmes and events in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, community development or a related field.
• Strong programme management, organisation, communication and participant engagement skills.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with Māori communities and understanding of tikanga Māori and culturally responsive practice.
• Ability to engage effectively with Pacific communities and build relationships with diverse participants and partners.
• Experience working with facilitators, educators, practitioners, academics or community partners.
• A relevant qualification and capability in te reo Māori, or a demonstrated commitment to developing proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible employment practices, including working from home and flexible hours.
• Permanent full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week.
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme.
• Five weeks of annual leave and generous parental leave.
• Career development programmes, childcare, discounted car parking and discounts on internal and external services.
• Collaborative work focused on equity, inclusion and New Zealand’s social, cultural and economic wellbeing.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and cover letter online by Sunday 11 October 2026.
• Explain relevant skills and experience, motivation for applying and contribution to work with Māori and Pacific communities.
• An informal kōrero about the role and team is available before applying.