Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator

Job Description:

• Lead the end-to-end placement experience, fostering positive placement experiences for students and industry
• Build and strengthen partnerships with industry and alumni within the Sport, Exercise and Health sector, contributing to student employability
• Work collaboratively across the wider WIL network to strengthen work-integrated learning across programmes.

Permanent, full time (1.0FTE) position based at AUT’s North Campus with the School of Sport, Exercise and Health.

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 23rd 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

This is a permanent, full-time position supporting the School of Sport, Exercise and Health and the wider Faculty, reporting to the Manager – Placements and Compliance. The Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator supports the effective delivery of WIL across the School of Sport, Exercise and Health and works collaboratively with the wider Faculty placement team, contributing to productive and positive placement experiences for students and industry.

You will coordinate WIL processes, including managing student placements, supporting academic staff and maintaining systems and data to ensure efficient and compliant delivery. The role also leads relationship management with industry partners and alumni, identifying new opportunities, contributing to student employability outcomes.

Working across a broad stakeholder group, you will engage with academic staff, student administration teams and external partners, while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Through this role, you will contribute to AUT’s Te Aronui framework by supporting equitable access to meaningful learning experiences and strengthening partnerships that enable positive outcomes for students, communities and industry.

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 bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification, ideally aligned with Sport, Exercise and Health
• At least five years’ professional experience within the Sport, Exercise and Health sector
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Supportive of AUT’s Te Aronui journey (link).

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 criterialisted 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

• Start Date: July 2026
• Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: $76,000 - $102,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• For further information: Contact Nicola Anderson, Manager – Placements and Compliance via email nicola.anderson@aut.ac.nz

Closing Date | Te rā aukati: 26 May 2026, 11:55pm

Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 95457

*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.