Postgraduate Coordinator (Fixed Term)

Join a supportive Postgraduate Office team within the Faculty of Design & Creative Technologies Play a key role in supporting postgraduate student success and research growth Fixed-term, full-time role based at AUT's City Campus Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works , AUT is 5-star rated by QS, with more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. It's a place of real opportunity, where the values of Pono, Tika and Aroha shape how talented, progressive people work together – and you'll feel that in the culture, in the collaboration and in the difference the work makes for students, communities and the world. Our community is stronger because of the role Te Tiriti plays in how we operate, and because Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership and contribution are central to who we are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. Te Ara Auaha, AUT’s Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies, places design at the centre of transdisciplinary learning and research. Bringing together architecture and built environment, art and design, creative technologies, communication studies, and engineering, computer and mathematical sciences, the faculty creates a dynamic environment where diverse disciplines intersect. As part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s university of technology and opportunity, we equip students with immersive, practical experiences that prepare them to thrive in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world. Through collaboration, innovation and applied learning, we develop knowledge with real-world impact, shaping industries, communities and future environments. The Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies is seeking to appoint a Postgraduate Coordinator based at the City Campus on an 18-month fixed-term basis. The Postgraduate Coordinator is a key member of the Faculty's Postgraduate Office team, ensuring the effective administration of the Faculty's postgraduate programmes. The Postgraduate Coordinator will work with the Postgraduate Manager to support continued growth in the Faculty's postgraduate community and research capability. This is a front-line role that requires professionalism and confidentiality in relationships with students, staff and the public. The Postgraduate Coordinator must be able to follow established guidelines and procedures within a regulatory framework to complete the range of duties required in this role with minimal supervision. As a professional staff member at AUT, you’ll help our university thrive by improving services, supporting students and staff and driving practical improvements across our campuses. We’re looking for people with energy, curiosity and openness to new ideas who bring a collaborative, adaptable approach and contribute to a positive workplace culture. You’ll also bring cultural humility and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Indigenous peoples and diverse communities. Experience supporting Indigenous, equity or inclusion-focused initiatives is highly valued. To be successful in this role, you will have: Have exceptional communication and people skills and be able to relate to people from all cultures and walks of life Have an in-depth understanding of academic administration Be highly organised, methodical and possess a high level of attention to detail Start Date: Late September 2026 Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: $76,000 - $102,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications) Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 96249 With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr