"Māori Success Engagement Advisor"

Job Description:

• Full-time continuing
• Excellent benefits & competitive salary

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

Join Te Raupapa | Waikato Management School in a key role supporting Māori tauira success and engagement. This position works across strategy and delivery to help create a learning environment where Māori tauira feel connected, supported and able to succeed throughout their university journey.

You will work closely with divisional leaders, the Associate Dean Māori, the Management Student Centre and the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori to develop and deliver initiatives that strengthen Māori recruitment, retention and achievement. Grounded in whakawhanaungatanga, manaakitanga, whakawhitiwhakaaro and teina–tuakana, the role also contributes to building cultural capability across the Division and supporting meaningful engagement, events and mentoring initiatives.

If you are motivated by impact and enjoy working with tauira, staff and communities to create positive change, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference.

The salary is in the range of $85,279 to $97,532 per year, based on skills, knowledge, and experience. This is a full-time fixed-term position (37.5 hours per week) based at our Hamilton Campus.

For detailed information and to check your fit to the role please refer to the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, contact Kelly Hare, Division Director, at kelly.hare@waikato.ac.nz. All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

Are you a values-driven professional who is passionate about Māori tauira success and thriving in a tertiary environment? We are looking for someone like you to join our collaborative and purpose-led team.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience working with Māori tauira, communities or organisations
• Fluency in Conversational te reo Māori and strong knowledge of tikanga Māori
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Strong organisation skills, with experience managing events, budgets, data or reporting
• Confidence working across teams and supporting tauira from diverse backgrounds

You will bring a thoughtful, practical approach to your work and enjoy building trusted relationships with tauira, colleagues and whānau. A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience is required, with experience in tauira support or a university environment an advantage.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

Te Raupapa | Waikato Management School is a Triple Crown-accredited business school ranked in the top 1 % of the world’s business and management schools. We empower people to grow thriving businesses, a thriving society and a thriving world by developing knowledge, capability and character through real-world, research-led education. Our programmes blend academic excellence with practical experience, strong industry connections and a focus on collaboration, sustainability and leadership. We are a diverse community of students, staff and partners committed to making a positive impact locally, nationally and globally.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on 5th February

Requisition Number: 1003283