Yoobee Colleges prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. We are fast movers, action orientated, keen innovators, and quick thinkers who enjoy a workplace that is inspiring and fun. 

Making a difference to someone’s life by sharing your industry knowledge, experience and stories is incredibly exciting and rewarding. We work passionately to prepare our students’ to be ‘work ready, world ready’ for an industry we love . . . and you can be a part of this. 

At Yoobee Colleges, we believe learning should be defined by the exceptional. New Zealand’s largest specialist creative and technology college; we’ve been fueling the creative and tech industries for over 30 years with talented Animators, Filmmakers, Designers, Technologists, and Game Developers. We offer online delivery, alongside our campuses based in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. 

To find out more about us, please visit  https://www.yoobee.ac.nz/ 

International, Internship & Employment Lead 
Location: Auckland CBD
Full-time | Permanent | On-site 

About the role:

Please note this is a full-time role, working five days per week, and includes Saturday and Sunday. 

The Industry, Internship and Employment Lead strengthens the learner experience by strategically building and nurturing employer and industry partnerships that create direct pathways to internships and graduate employment.

The role leads targeted industry engagement initiatives and high-impact events designed to connect learners with relevant networks, real-world opportunities, and career outcomes aligned to their chosen fields.

Through proactive stakeholder management, employability-focused programming, and learner-centred support, the role also positions Yoobee as the provider of choice, known for meaningful industry connection, strong graduate outcomes, and exceptional learner experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Organising industry speakers and guest engagement for learners
• Organising and managing mix-and-mingle/ networking events
• Managing student recruitment and developing industry partnerships
• Administrative and reporting efficiency
• International learner engagement and support

About You:

You’re a proactive connector, passionate about helping international learners succeed. You have experience in industry engagement, employability, or internships, and can build strong relationships with employers and learners alike. Organised, confident, and learner-focused, you thrive delivering events, supporting students, and creating real pathways to employment.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in industry engagement, employability, internships, careers, or stakeholder partnerships, ideally within tertiary or international education.
• Professional backgrounds in Event Management or Business Development is beneficial
• Proven ability to build and maintain employer and industry relationships that lead to internships or employment outcomes.
• Experience delivering employability initiatives such as workshops, networking events, or employer engagement activities.
• Confidence providing learner-centered support, including one-to-one guidance and group facilitation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work across learners, employers, and academic teams.
• Good organisational skills and experience using CRM systems, data tracking, or reporting.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience working with international students and awareness of work-rights or post-study pathways - not essential but highly advantageous.
• Understanding of TEC learner success and equity framework. 
• Experience working in culturally diverse environments and supporting priority learner groups.

Why work with us?  

• Our organisation is strong on developing our people and having fun while we do it. We ensure our team feels valued and informed about the direction we are heading in.  
• Rewarding opportunity to support learners in their education journey 
• Energetic environment where value is placed on delivering outcomes rather than micro-managing tasks 

• Work with the Campus Manager to see the Yoobee Auckland Campus grow and be highly successful.  

• A fun environment and an opportunity to stand out is all on offer with this role 

To Apply:   

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.