Student Support Adviser - MAPAS
Student Support Adviser - MAPAS
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Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
Do you have an indepth understanding of Mori and Pacific culture and strong connections to Mori and/or Pacific communities yes then read on!
To fulfil our commitment to the Vision 20:20 initiative which aims to increase the number of Mori and Pacific health professionals through the Mori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS). The faculty is seeking to recruit an inspiring individual to support our Mori and Pacific students through their cultural and educational journey within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) as the Student Support Advisor.
The kaupapa of this role is:
- coordinating academic and pastoral support for Mori and Pacific students who are studying in either foundation undergraduate or postgraduate programmes
- responsible for the administration management and coordination of admission academic and pastoral support for our students.
This is an excellent opportunity to undertake responsibility and be innovative in a stimulating position that demands critical thinking as well as a practical approach.
M t mtou rp About the team
Our team pride themselves on our positive working environment where we work collaboratively to develop innovative solutions. We work closely and are always committed to giving and accepting feedback to ensure we provide the best service possible to our students.
We are looking for someone who will complement this style bring their great ideas and be confident to challenge ours.
Qualifications :
He krero mu About you
The successful candidate will have an indepth understanding of Mori and Pacific culture to provide support advice and mentorship to students throughout their journey with us and will have strong connections to Mori and/or Pacific communities.
In addition you will:
- Understand the challenges Mori and Pacific students encounter while studying at university
- Have a relevant undergraduate degree
- Be able to work independently as well as within a team
- Have a high competency in administration and communication skills
- Have a demonstrated ability to build effective relationships
- Have an ability to coordinate and manage events
- Be able to collaborate and work in partnership with key academic staff
- Have excellent time management and organisational skills
- Be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends
This position is fulltime permanent and the salary range is $62400 $77800 dependant on skills and experience.
For further information please refer to the position description.
Additional Information :
Ng huatanga kei a mtou What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the worlds 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 a number of other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information please visit Staff Benefits.
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 18/5/2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the abovementioned skills and experiences.
Please note that we may close the advert earlier if we find a suitable candidate.
Please reach out to Sue Reddy via 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 Mori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to
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
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
