Tuākana Coordinator

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity

Te Herenga Auaha | The Faculty of Engineering & Design is seeking a Tuākana Coordinator to support the delivery of the Tuākana programme for Māori and Pacific undergraduate students.

The faculty has recently transitioned to a new structure which has brought together Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning and Design. We are looking to further enhance our Tuākana community with this role playing a key part in the ongoing journey, and you will have the opportunity to influence the direction of this, connecting with key faculty staff and other stakeholders.

This role contributes to a welcoming, connected learning community that enhances the engagement, transition and success of Māori and Pacific students.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating Tuākana tutorials, workshops, student events and day-to-day programme activity
• Recruiting, supporting and training student mentors, alongside programme administration and reporting
• Managing programme communications and Canvas content, and supporting outreach to students requiring additional support
• Providing administrative and budget support in line with University guidelines

You will be working as part of the Student Support and Engagement Team, which has a strong culture of collaboration and support across all of our portfolios, contributing to the wider success of the faculty.

This is a part-time (25 hours per week), permanent position. The salary range for this role is $63,600 - $79,300 per annum, prorated depending on experience and qualifications. 

For further information, please refer to the position description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our preferred candidate will have: 

• Experience supporting Māori and/or Pacific students through mentoring, leadership or support programmes
• Strong organisation skills and a collaborative, relationship-focused approach
• Clear communication skills and confidence working across a range of stakeholders
• Strong team working skills and a flexible approach 
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance in a tertiary setting

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

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

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• 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 pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 31 March 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and/or CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

If you are interested in the role and want to find out more before you apply, please reach out to Jonathan Culley, Team Manager at j.culley@auckland.ac.nz or Meleane Akauola, Student Support Adviser for Māori & Pasifika m.akauola@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.