Kaiurungi Matua

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.  We have six academic faculties, two large-scale research institutes and strong professional services portfolios creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty with more than 10,000 students studying across six schools, led by world-leading researchers, teachers, and practising health professionals.  Our Vision is to courageously lead and advance hauora across generations in Aotearoa.  As such, we are committed to lead and advance the mana of Aotearoa as a global centre of Health learning, research, and innovation. 

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Are you passionate about empowering rangatahi Māori into health careers? Do you bring strong leadership, cultural competence, and a heart for whakawhanaungatanga? Join us in shaping the future of Māori health.  We are seeking a dynamic and culturally grounded individual to lead engagement efforts within the Whakapiki Ake kaupapa – a Māori health workforce development initiative that supports rangatahi Māori to pursue tertiary pathways into health.

As Kaiurungi Matua, you will:

• Provide leadership and mentoring within the Whakapiki Ake team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with rangatahi, whānau, kura, iwi, and health sector partners.
• Lead strategic engagement with secondary schools and communities across Aotearoa.
• Deliver culturally responsive events and resources that support Māori student success.
• Champion kaupapa Māori principles and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of your mahi.

This is a fulltime (37.5h per week) permanent position.

The salary range for this role is $83,300 - $91,000 depending on skills and experience.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You’ll be a culturally grounded and relationship-focused professional who is passionate about supporting rangatahi Māori on their journey into health careers. This role calls for someone who can confidently engage with whānau, kura, iwi, and communities, while championing kaupapa Māori principles and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of your mahi. You’ll thrive in building connections, leading initiatives, and creating opportunities that remove barriers and empower Māori student success.

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience working with Māori communities, rangatahi, and whānau.
• Strong understanding of Te Ao Māori, including te reo me ōna tikanga.
• Confidence in Kura Kaupapa, Whare Kura, and marae settings.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning capability.
• Event coordination and relationship management experience.
• A full, clean NZ driver’s licence and willingness to travel regionally.

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:

• 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 12 January 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Kanewa Stokes 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 Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz