"Senior Advisor Diversity, Equity & Inclusion"

Job Description:

US_PC_670_08/25
University Services
Term length: ongoing
Hours of work: full-time

Position Overview

At Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University, we are proud to stand as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most diverse universities. Ranked #40 globally in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for Gender Equity (SDG 5), we are committed to equity of access, equality of employment, and building a culture where all staff and students can thrive.

Te āheinga | The opportunity

This newly created role is a chance to shape the future of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at Massey. Reporting to the Executive Director People & Culture, you will bring passion, expertise, and courage to champion equitable practices, reduce inequalities, and foster a true sense of belonging across our University.

Ngā kawenga | What you’ll do

• Manage and provide subject matter expertise in the research, development and implementation of impactful DEI strategies, initiatives and programmes.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders and stakeholders on complex matters relating to employee equity, including pay equity claims, committees and working groups.
• Harness and analyse DEI data and provide strategic reporting and recommendations to enable evidence-based decision-making.
• Promote and collaborate on development activities that build a culture of inclusion, fostering equity, reducing bias, and amplifying diverse voices.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You will be an experienced DEI practitioner who thrives in complex organisations. With both strategic and hands-on capability, you can:

• Influence, inspire and collaborate across all organisational levels and with diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Build credibility through relationships, advocacy, and integrity.
• Translate strategy into scalable programmes that make a measurable difference.
• Work with big data sets and research to uncover insights and strengthen outcomes.

Why Massey?

Joining Massey means being part of a university that is:

• Tiriti-led – upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi through authentic partnerships and practice.
• Future-focused – shaping the leaders and ideas of tomorrow.
• Globally recognised – committed to research, innovation, and impact.
• People-centred – where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion is core to our success.

We also offer a competitive benefits package to support your wellbeing and work–life balance, including:

• Five university holidays in addition to four weeks’ annual leave.
• Up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Access to staff study benefits and professional development opportunities.
• Discounted Southern Cross health insurance scheme.
• Subsidised gym membership and access to campus recreation facilities.
• A flexible working environment that values whānau and community commitments.

If you are driven by the opportunity to create lasting cultural change and want to be at the forefront of DEI in tertiary education, we would love to hear from you.

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JD Senior Advisor Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Closing: 14/09/2025 21:30:00

Posted: 25/08/2025