"School Coordinator"

• Provide high‑level financial, HR, and operational administrative support within the school
• Play a central role in coordinating budgets, procurement, travel, recruitment processes, and key School operations, contributing to a high‑performing academic environment
• Full time permanent roles based at North 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. Built on collaboration, shared purpose and the values of Pono (fact, truth, reality, integrity), Tika (acting accordingly, doing what is needed, ethical expression), and Aroha (empathy, care, compassion). AUT offers an innovative, forward-thinking environment where committed people work together to improve outcomes for students, communities, and the world.

AUT recognises the importance of Te Tiriti, Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership, and contribution across our university and is committed to creating environments where these communities can thrive. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

AUT's School of Sport, Exercise and Health/Te Kura Hākinakina is a leader in its field with a long heritage of developing innovative and creative programmes and supporting sporting endeavours through scientific investigation. The school is ranked 38th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025) in sports-related subjects. Part of AUT's largest faculty (Health and Environmental Sciences/Te Ara Hauora Pūtaiao), collaboration and partnership underpin everything we do, and students connect extensively with industry and community groups through our extraordinary range of partner organisations. Our academics produce world-leading research and our teaching is industry-informed, we have a strong focus on Māori and Pacific people and well-established kaupapa and values and are supported by outstanding facilities. We teach across all AUT's campuses, including AUT Millennium - our world-class sports training and research facility

The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We have a permanent full time (37.5 hours per week) opportunity for a School Coordinator, to provide essential financial, HR, and operational administration support to the School of Sport, Exercise and Health. This position works closely with the School Manager and School Leadership team and plays a key part in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day functioning of the School through supporting financial planning, processing transactions, coordinating procurement and research-related expenditure, managing travel bookings, and assisting with recruitment and HR processes. You will thrive on efficiency, accountability and ownership for your role and actions.

About you | Ko wai koe

If you’re the kind of person who isn’t afraid to try new things, explore bold ideas and inject real energy and passion into the entire university experience - you’ll fit right in.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 5 years' experience in a comparable role.
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with finance and HR recruitment systems
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• High level attention to detail
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Supportive of AUT’s Te Aronui journey(https://www.aut.ac.nz/about/maori/auts-commitment-to-Te-Tiriti-o-Waitangi).

As a professional member of staff at AUT, you’ll help keep us moving forward. From improving our services and streamlining our systems to supporting the experiences of students and staff across our campuses. By working collaboratively, solving problems and driving practical improvements, you’ll play a vital role in helping us operate smoothly, raise our profile, and evolve what we do, every day.

You will bring an open, engaging, and collaborative approach, with the flexibility to respond to changing requirements, and actively contribute to a positive and collegial environment. You will demonstrate cultural humility, awareness, and respect when engaging with indigenous peoples and culturally diverse communities. Experience supporting indigenous, equity, or inclusion focused initiatives is highly desirable.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

At AUT, you’ll be part of a values-led university that supports you to thrive in your role and career. We offer:

• Flexible working and a strong, caring culture that supports belonging.
• Recognition frameworks that reflect your contribution and how you live our values.
• The tools and trust to make a meaningful difference every day.
• Māori and Pacific development programmes that strengthen our shared purpose.
• Cultural capability uplift development programmes for all staff
• Professional development and funded study pathways to keep you moving forward.
• Free gym membership.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Along with your CV - please ensure to 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 feel free to add any further comments you feel may also support your application. All applications must be submitted through the online application process.

Further Information | Pārongo Anō

• Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: $76,000 - $102,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications) 
• For further information: please send us an enquiry here or call 09 921 9499. 

Closing Date | Te rā aukati: 2 March 2026, at 11:55pm

Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 94663

Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week

At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call 921 9499. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process.

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.

With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.