Job Description:

• Shape engaging events and social media content, using your initiative to spot what students need and make it happen
• Be a welcoming, organised presence for AUT students at South Campus Library (Manukau)— friendly and approachable, and reliable in following through on the details that keep events and projects running smoothly
• Use your strong communication and people skills across frontline service — at the desk and on chat
• Be part of a collaborative and energetic team working across all three AUT campuses

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works, AUT is 5-star rated by QS, with more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses.

The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

This is a permanent, full-time role based at AUT's South Campus.

As an Outreach and Engagement Officer, you'll be part of an engagement team working across AUT's three campuses, helping students discover and make the most of everything Te Mātāpuna Library and Learning Services offers. Day to day, you'll create social media content, plan and run events and activations, and provide frontline service at the library helpdesk and via online chat — the first friendly points of engagement for many students. You'll be a visible presence on campus, working to lift student awareness of the library's spaces, workshops, and learning support.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

At AUT you’ll be part of a values-led university with a strong, caring culture, flexible working, generous annual leave and support to thrive in your role and career.

About you | Ko wai koe

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine enjoyment of working with people
• Comfortable using social media, with an interest in creating content and confidence learning new digital tools
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills, with initiative and follow-through
• A bachelor's degree. Recent graduates welcome.
• An adaptable, can-do approach
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Supportive of AUT’s Te Aronui journey.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter which a) explains why this role (and AUT) is of interest, and b) addresses how you feel you meet some, or all, of the key criteria listed above.

Please note - all applications must be submitted through the online application process on AUT’s careers website.