Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
Ko te whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science brings together 10 diverse schools and departments to provide outstanding quality teaching and research opportunities.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity to join the School of Computer Science as an Industry Engagement Coordinator (Employer Liaison Coordinator).  The role supports Managers with initiating and developing strategic alliances with employers and industry that support programmes within the Faculty.

As Industry Engagement Coordinator, you will:

• Be responsible for coordinating opportunities for industry to engage with the School and play a key role in developing relationships between the School and the wider business community.
• Work collaboratively with external organisations to promote the University as the preferred source of graduate candidates. 
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a range of workshops and other activities to achieve a high level of student and industry engagement.
• Coordinate several careers events that bring students face-to-face with prospective employers from a wide range of sectors. As such, candidates must be able to exercise their knowledge and expertise around managing events.
• Work with industry, alumni, and other stakeholders to support and deliver programmes to support employability.

This is a fulltime (37.5 hours per week), 6-month fixed term role
Remuneration: $56,000-$70,000 per annum dependent on experience

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

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team
We are a friendly team of academic and professional staff who are passionate about our subject area.

He kōrero mōu | About you
A proactive, energetic professional, you will have experience building on and coordinating existing collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, including providers and external organisations.

Ideally you will be tertiary-qualified, with proven experience working with and understanding the needs of a diverse range of clients.

Preference will be given to applicants who have worked in a tertiary sector environment, operating in a role related to graduate employment. However, individuals who have a solid commercial background with a relationship-development focus, coupled with some recruitment or career management experience, will also be considered.

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 (including working from home, flexible hours)
• 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 several other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Apply today! The closing date for this advertisement is 20 August 2023 or until such time a suitable candidate has been selected.  Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Tanya Carter via [email protected]  for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by 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, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, 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