KaihÅpara Raukura - MÄori Graduate Programme
KaihÅpara Raukura - MÄori Graduate Programme
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Job Description
Are you ready to make a world of difference at Waipapa Taumata Rau
Kua rite koe ki te whakaumu i te ao
- Mori Graduate Programme with a permanent role from day one!
- Develop skills across a number of professional (non-academic) areas at the University
- Design your own career journey that best suits you
- $68K starting salary with increases throughout the programme
Programme begins February 2026
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
To our alumni graduates navigators and leaders of tomorrow nau mai hoki mai!
We are calling out to University of Auckland Mori final year students and recent graduates to join us on the 2026 Mori Graduate programme to explore and build a career path in a number of exciting professional pathways at the University.
Waipapa Taumata Rau the University of Auckland is one of the largest employers in New Zealand and we can offer graduates a chance to access skills approaches challenges technologies and career pathways they simply wouldnt get elsewhere.
Our 12-month rotational programme gives graduates the opportunity to explore different areas and potential career paths while acquiring a range of skills across different specialist areas. Rotation areas can include:
- Human Resources
- Project Management
- Marketing & Communication
- Student Engagement & Success
- Information Technology
- Innovation
- Data Analysis and Planning
- Libraries
- Commercial Operations
- Events
- Finance
- Property Construction & Facilities Management
- Kaupapa Mori
On this unique programme you will gain hands on experience from day one (after your induction of course) developing a place for you to stand as a Mori professional and the skills to navigate your career journey (wherever it may lead). All the while you will be growing workplace skills as well as those all-important soft skills like communication relationship building workload management and more.
The programme
The programme is designed to give graduates maximum opportunities and exposure to areas of interest to explore network and gain experience over a 12-month period before moving into a destination career path and role.
Rotations are arranged for each graduate based on their career aspirations and interests so each graduate will experience a different journey tailored to them. In each rotation graduates will become embedded in a team where they will gain hands-on experience in that specialist area supported by experienced colleagues.
At the end of the programme graduates will transition into junior level roles in an area that aligns with their career goals and department needs.
Ng huatanga kei a mtou What we offer
This programme offers:
- A starting salary of $68101 pa with an increase during the programme
- A supportive yet flexible programme to develop technical soft and employability skills that will serve you throughout your career and tailored to your own career aspirations and interests
- A 12-month graduate rotation programme with a permanent position from day one
- A high level of support throughout the programme (and beyond) with a dedicated Kaimahi to support you mentor technical experts career development Kaiwhina as well as a number of skill development career development and self-exploration sessions centered in Te Ao Mori perspectives.
- An opportunity to deepen connection with your people your whenua and your reo through the programme
In addition the University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance (full time contract is 37.5 hours per week)
- Career development programmes for all career stages
- A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave
We also offer a 6.75% superannuation scheme discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance discounted onsite childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.
Find out more about the programme our staff benefits and what it is like to work at Waipapa Taumata Rau on our website and the Position Description.
He krero mu About you
- Youll have graduated in the last 2 years or be about to graduate with a bachelors degree (or higher). Your most recent degree/qualification must be from Waipapa Taumata Rau the University of Auckland and you must have finished your studies by the time the programme starts in early 2026.
- You will whakapapa Mori / be of Mori descent.
- Youll be confident taking the initiative and working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Youll be handed real responsibility and expected to get stuck in but support will be there for you when you need it.
- Youll be curious to develop your work skills along with personal & cultural development. Fluency in Te Reo is not a must but a willingness to grow yourself as Mori staff member of the University will be offered.
Note: Engineering students or other disciplines who have completed the papers required to graduate but who are still to complete their required industry hours to be eligible to graduate are welcome to apply.
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications should be submitted online before the closing date of Sunday August 31st 2025
- an up-to-date CV
- a cover letter letting us know a little more about you your interests and any career aspirations you currently have (it is ok if you dont have this figures out yet).
If youd like to know more have any questions or would like a chance to krero before you apply please get in touch with Trent Dallas Mtanga Matua Rapunga Tangata (Mori) by email on (feel free to make the email informal just letting me know you are interested to know more and we can go from there).
Please note that this programme is only open to University of Auckland graduates.
Additional Information :
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
Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
