"Student Recruitment Advisor"

Job Description:

• Inspire the next generation of students by representing AUT in secondary schools and communities across Aotearoa.
• Deliver engaging and create presentations and experiences that help students explore study and career pathways.
• Build meaningful relationships with schools, whānau and communities to support informed tertiary decisions.
• Fixed term, full-time role based at AUT’s City Campus with regular travel across Auckland and wider regions.

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.

This role sits within The Future Students team within brand and marketing services. The team is responsible for raising awareness of AUT, supporting prospective students through their decision-making journey, and building strong relationships with secondary schools, communities and key stakeholders across Aotearoa.

Through school engagement, events, digital outreach and targeted programmes, the team works to ensure prospective students have the information, support and confidence to transition successfully into tertiary study.

The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

The Student Recruitment Advisor plays a key role in promoting AUT and supporting prospective students as they explore their future study options.

This permanent, full-time role involves engaging directly with secondary school students, careers advisors, whānau and community groups through presentations, workshops, events and one-on-one advising.

Reporting to the Student Recruitment Team Lead, you will represent AUT across a wide range of recruitment activities including school visits, expos, campus events and outreach initiatives. You will work closely with faculties, marketing teams and student services to ensure prospective students receive accurate, engaging and supportive guidance about study options and pathways.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging presentations and workshops to secondary school audiences.
• Representing AUT at recruitment events, expos and community engagements.
• Building strong relationships with careers advisors, schools and community organisations.
• Providing personalised guidance to prospective students and whānau about programmes, entry requirements and pathways.
• Supporting recruitment initiatives that contribute to AUT’s strategic growth goals.
• Working collaboratively with faculties and internal teams to promote programmes and opportunities.
• Supporting priority audiences including Māori, Pacific and other underrepresented learners.

This is a dynamic role involving regular travel to schools and events across Auckland and occasionally across New Zealand.

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:

• Experience in a recruitment, advisory, education engagement, sales, or community-facing role.
• Experience creating & delivering presentations or facilitating sessions for diverse audiences.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to connect with young people and their whānau.
• An understanding of the New Zealand secondary and tertiary education landscape.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• A full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• 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:

• Professional development opportunities to keep you moving forward.
• 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.

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 to you
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 Range | Ngā Utu: $76,000 - $85,000 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: 2nd April 2026, 11:55pm

Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 94836

• Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week.

This role is considered a children’s worker role and will be subject to safety checks as part of the Children’s Act 2014. 

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.