The University of Auckland, New Zealand’s leading University, is committed to excellence and equity. More than 5400 academic and professional staff support over 41,000 University of Auckland students to achieve their aspirations. 

The Equity Office – Te Ara Tautika, leads the University’s commitment to being a safe, inclusive and equitable place to study and work.  It has strong relationships with the Offices of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori and the Pro Vice-Chancellor Pacific and plays a key role in supporting the University’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity objectives.

We are looking for someone experienced in Communications and Marketing to join the Equity Office team.   

The Role 

Reporting to the Equity Office Director of Resources, your primary responsibility will be to initiate, develop and deliver communications for a wide range of Equity Office work.

The role will involve developing equity materials that communicate the range of information and support available at the university and promoting equity policies, programmes, achievements, resources and support available for Māori and equity groups including students and staff.  Communicating and liaising with key stakeholders such as colleagues in the equity office and central Communications and Marketing will be an essential part of the role.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Our Ideal Candidate 

You will be a superb writer with proven experience working in a similar organisation and the ability to communicate successfully with a diverse range of different stakeholder groups. You will have experience with web content management systems and other digital platforms. Along with this you will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and organised with a commitment to achieving aspirational equity goals.

Having a genuine interest in diversity and inclusion along with student wellbeing would help you to be successful in this role.

Why work for us?

The University of Auckland offers:

• 5 weeks annual leave
• 6.75% superannuation
• Over 200 professional development courses available to staff
• Discounted childcare and recreation centre membership
• A diverse and inclusive working environment

Apply

Applications close Sunday 1st March 2020. Please apply online and upload a CV and cover letter.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under Te Tiriti o 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, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

To be considered for positions at the University of Auckland, candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.

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, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz