Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking a High Performance Support Coordinator to support and enhance the experience of more than 300 high-performing student-athletes at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. This role plays an important part in helping students balance academic success with excellence in their chosen sporting pursuits, ensuring they have access to the support, resources and connections needed to thrive.

Working within the Performance Sport team, you will coordinate key aspects of the University's High Performance Programme, supporting student-athletes throughout their academic and sporting journeys. You will work closely with students, academic staff, sporting organisations and support services to provide tailored guidance, advocate for student needs and deliver programmes that foster development, wellbeing and success.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about sport, education and student development. You will contribute to a supportive and high-achieving environment while helping students realise their potential both on and off the field.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and delivering key elements of the High Performance Programme, including student engagement, communications and programme administration
• Providing advice, advocacy and support to student-athletes across academic, wellbeing and personal development areas
• Developing and delivering workshops, events and initiatives that promote connection, development and recognition of high-performing students
• Supporting the planning and delivery of national and international inter-tertiary sporting events and competitions
• Building strong relationships with academic staff, sporting organisations, coaches and student support services
• Assisting with programme reporting, budget administration and continuous improvement initiatives

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week). The salary range for this role is $64,000 to $70,000, negotiable depending on skills and experience.

A full description of your duties and the role are provided in the position description linked HERE.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You are passionate and enthusiastic about supporting student success and have a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by high-performing student-athletes. You enjoy building relationships, working collaboratively and helping individuals achieve their goals across multiple aspects of their lives.

You are highly organised and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail. A confident communicator, you are comfortable working with a diverse range of stakeholders and enjoy creating programmes and initiatives that have a positive impact on student wellbeing, engagement and achievement. Experience working within the tertiary education or performance sport environment will help you quickly add value in this role.

E rapua ana mātou | We are seeking

• Relevant tertiary qualification and experience supporting students, athletes or participants in a performance, education or wellbeing setting
• Experience in a similar role in a sports or performance-focused environment, ideally including some experience in a professional tertiary education environment. 
• Strong understanding of the student-athlete experience and the challenges of balancing academic and sporting commitments
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Excellent organisational, communication and event coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of the tertiary education sector and a commitment to supporting student success, wellbeing and development

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, guided by a commitment to excellence and service to our communities. With more than 6,000 academic and professional staff, we support a diverse community of over 47,000 students.

Guided by our values, we work collaboratively to advance knowledge, foster equity and inclusion, and contribute meaningfully to New Zealand’s social, cultural, and economic well-being.

We cultivate an environment that supports your growth and rewards excellence with a range of staff benefits, including:

• Competitive salary and five weeks of annual leave
• Discounted public Transport for permanent and long-term fixed term staff
• Superannuation/KiwiSaver, matching up to 6.75%
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and flexible hours
• Leading, and inclusive parental leave provisions
• Career development opportunities and a range of benefits, including discounted insurance, memberships, and on‑site amenities

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online by the closing date of Friday, 14 August 2026. Your application should include:

• A brief Cover Letter explaining why you're interested in this role and how your skills match the requirements.
• Your updated CV.

Please note that we do not accept email applications.

For a confidential discussion, you are welcome to contact Alexis Pritchard, Performance Sport Team Lead at [email protected]

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