Student Conduct Investigator

About the team Mō tō mātou rōpū 

Te Kahu Tauira Student and Scholarly Services (SaSS) was established with the aim of strengthening the integration of student facing services to improve effectiveness at all points along the student journey. SaSS encompasses a wide range of student-facing services plus services that support researchers and academic staff in their teaching. Services include academic services libraries and learning support Student hubs and the Student Experience Centre services to support Māori and Pacific kaimahi and students student engagement and wellbeing. The Student Conduct Office works to support a safe welcoming and equitable environment for our community.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the team as a Student Conduct Investigator.

The opportunity Te Whiwhinga mahi

The Student Conduct Investigator plays an essential role in creating a safe inclusive and equitable environment at the University of Auckland by carrying out the work of the Student Conduct Office to bring about timely and effective resolution of student conduct and discipline matters through appropriate resolution pathways including investigations relating to student conduct and discipline. At times this work involves complex problems and highly sensitive issues.

The role advises Academic and Professional staff with a particular focus on colleagues in Faculties on student general misconduct including formal informal and alternative discipline and conflict resolution processes. The Investigator utilises strong relationships with a wide range of relevant stakeholders and a thorough knowledge of University policy and procedure as well as legal principles and frameworks.

Key responsibilities include:

In this role you will 

• Review advise on and resolve student general misconduct and complaints in alignment with University policies procedures and statutes and principles of natural justice.
• Undertake student misconduct investigations including complex and sensitive cases prepare investigation reports and recommendations as well as documentation for disciplinary processes.
• Provide education and support to staff and student groups regarding behavioural complaints with a particular focus on supporting staff in Faculties.
• Ensure data collection on notifications complaints and incidents is rigorous and accurate and undertaken in a way that allows for rapid data extraction and reporting to senior management on high-risk matters
• Actively protects participates and promotes the Universitys commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi to achieve equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment.

This is a full-time 37.5-hour-per-week role. The salary range for this role is $93201 - $107500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

For more detailed information please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu About you

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Experience in a comparable role for example in a complaints investigations or regulatory organisation or in a legal setting such as an employment relations role.
• Experience in investigating mediating and/or processing complex complaints between parties.  
• Building relationships with a diverse and wide range of stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail sound judgement and strong communication skills in both written and verbal communication
• Ideally have a background in law alternative dispute resolution restorative justice or formal investigations.
• Experience working in a policy-driven environment where you provide expert advice
• Demonstrable experience in managing sensitive and complex cases and utilising tact diplomacy impartiality discretion and empathy.
• Experience working in a complex multi-stakeholder and multi-cultural environment.

Above all we are looking for someone who is empathic acts with manaakitanga and is motivated to foster whanaungatanga and build kotahitanga in our community.  

What we offer Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

We offer you more than just a job. We provide you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic world-class educational institution whilst being part of a team focused on enhancing the student experience at Waipapa Taumata Rau.

We proudly provide an environment that will enable you and rewards hard work. We provide benefits and support throughout your career to help you develop and grow.

We are committed to providing a supportive working environment through:

• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks of annual leave. With the option to buy and sell additional leave
• Flexible employment practices. Including partial working from home and adaptive working hours
• In addition we offer career development programmes discounted car parking on-site childcare options leisure and recreation facilities and a number of other discounted products and services.

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Hear more about making Worlds of Difference in your career at the University our partnership with Māori our Te Ao Māori principles our impact our staff and life in Auckland on our careers website

How to apply Me pēhea te tuku tono

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 8 May 2026 to be considered.

Please include a short Cover Letter and your CV highlighting why you are interested in joining us and how you can meet the requirements of our vacancy.

If you have any questions about this role please contact Sarah Littlejohn - .

We do not accept direct email applications.

Additional Information :

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 LGBTQITakatāpui people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other equity issues go to .

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 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time