Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The Auckland Law School is the largest in New Zealand, with an international reputation for academic excellence. Ranked 55th by subject in the 2024 QS University World Rankings, the school is recognized for its high-quality teaching, learning, and research.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Faculty of Law is seeking a driven Career Development Adviser to provide 12-months of cover while a staff member is on leave.

Auckland Law School, situated in the heart of the legal precinct, has strong links to the legal profession and the judiciary. The School aspires to provide a comprehensive legal education, preparing students for legal practice and various other careers in an internationalised world. Its thriving undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offer the largest range of courses of any law faculty in New Zealand, attracting high-calibre students.

In this role, you will provide career advice and employment assistance to our students, guiding their academic journeys. This opportunity will appeal to someone passionate about enhancing the student experience whilst supporting their careers and guiding them to success. You will coordinate and run all career development programmes, and coordinate recruitment presentations, workshops, and events as needed.

This is a great opportunity to work in a professional, high-growth environment.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), 12-month fixed term position.
Flexibility is crucial in this role, as events may occur outside of core business hours.

Remuneration is $58,300 - $65,000 depending on skills and experience

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will be proactive, energetic, and ready to hit the ground running. If you are a relationship-focused professional with the ability to establish collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, we welcome your application.

Preference will be given to candidates with a tertiary degree and strong customer service experience, especially in roles related to graduate employment and career development. Our successful candidate will be able immediately, ready to start no later than the first week of August 2024.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

Our team is unique, and the work we do is both engaging and impactful. You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the best academics in the legal profession. We are flexible and supportive, with some events occasionally occurring outside of core office hours.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Qualifications

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Additional Information

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 07 July 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close this advert early if we find a suitable candidate. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

You can reach out to Kylie Chye via kylie.chye@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer questions but do not accept applications via email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpu iMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz