Job Description

• Make a significant contribution to the success of students
• Lead strategic relationships with key education agencies and institutions
• Act as the regional market expert, identifying trends, risks, and growth opportunities
• 10 month fixed-term, full-time role based at AUT’s City Campus

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is bold and unapologetically different, centred on students and grounded in Knowledge that Works driven by talented, progressive people. We are New Zealand’s newest university, ranked 5-stars by QS Universities 2025 and a place of opportunity where more than 26,000 students with talent and potential succeed, supported by a community of more than 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses.

The Regional Manager is responsible for leading business‑to‑business relationships with key education agencies, schools, and partner institutions. The role provides strategic leadership in the development and execution of targeted marketing and recruitment initiatives, working closely with offshore and onshore recruitment teams under the direction of the Senior Manager – International Student Recruitment.

This role also delivers in‑depth market intelligence and data‑driven insights, identifying emerging trends, opportunities, and key stakeholders within the region. Working collaboratively with the broader AUT International team, the Regional Manager contributes to achieving overall and region‑specific KPIs, with a strong focus on priority South Asia markets and strategic agency partnerships that support enrolment growth and brand visibility.