Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting more than 46,000 students, we are one of New Zealand’s largest employers.

Within Te Kāhu Tauira | Student & Scholarly Services, our teams work across the student journey to create an inclusive, supportive, and engaging university experience. Our health and wellbeing programmes play an important role in helping students thrive both academically and personally.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Health Promotion Adviser to join our Student Success and Wellbeing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in creating a healthier, more connected, and supportive university environment for our students.

Working under the Oranga Tauira | Student Wellbeing Strategy, you will develop, coordinate, and deliver a range of student wellbeing programmes, campaigns, events, training, and activities designed to enhance student health and wellbeing across the University.

A key part of the role will be ensuring that student voice is at the heart of our wellbeing initiatives. You will work closely with student leaders, clubs, and groups, coordinate listening hui and focus groups, and create opportunities for students to shape the programmes and initiatives that affect them.

You'll also develop and deliver training, contribute to wellbeing communications and campaigns, undertake research into best practice, and evaluate programmes to ensure they are making a meaningful difference.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys combining health promotion, project management, communications, training, research, and relationship building to create positive outcomes for young people.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, planning, and delivering student wellbeing programmes, campaigns, events, activities, and resources.
• Coordinating student voice through focus groups, listening hui, student leaders, and student organisations.
• Developing and delivering wellbeing training and supporting student ambassadors to deliver training to their peers.
• Working collaboratively with Communications & Marketing to develop engaging and effective wellbeing communications.
• Researching best-practice approaches to student wellbeing and using evidence to inform programmes and messaging.
• Managing projects, budgets, risks, evaluations, and reporting to ensure initiatives are delivered effectively.
• Building strong relationships with students, University teams, and external organisations to support successful wellbeing initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to continuously improve programmes and enhance the student experience.

This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week role on a permanent basis. The salary range for this role is $73,400 - $90,700 per annum.

For more information, please review the position description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You are a passionate health promotion or wellbeing professional who enjoys working with young people and creating initiatives that make a genuine difference.

You are confident managing multiple projects and stakeholders and can turn ideas into engaging programmes, events, training, and communications. You bring strong interpersonal skills and are comfortable connecting with a diverse student population, building trust, and working collaboratively across a complex organisation.

You'll also be someone who enjoys using research, data, and feedback to understand what works and identify opportunities to do things better.

Most importantly, you bring empathy, creativity, initiative, and a genuine commitment to student wellbeing and equity.

Ngā pūkenga motuhake | Important skills and experience

• A relevant degree in social work, community development, health promotion, public health, or a related field, and/or equivalent experience.
• At least five years' relevant experience, including experience working with young people in a health promotion capacity.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects and activities involving a range of stakeholders.
• Experience developing, facilitating, and delivering training programmes for young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse student population.
• Experience analysing data, evaluating programmes, and using insights to make recommendations and improve outcomes.
• Strong project management, planning, coordination, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of health promotion theory and practice and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The following would be highly beneficial:

• Experience developing health promotion resources, communications, activities, and programmes.
• Experience working in a tertiary environment or with student clubs and organisations.
• Experience developing and delivering education and training activities.

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 is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities. 

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

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

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

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 6/9/2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experience required. Please note that we may close the role earlier if we find suitable candidates before the end date.

Please reach out to Alejandra Gonzalez Campanella - [email protected] with any questions about the role. 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