Alumni Relations Coordinator

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. University of Otago - Dunedin, South Island The University of Otago is New Zealand's first and oldest University. It has a strong teaching and research tradition and well-established national and international linkages. The University’s fundraising activity and alumni engagement is undertaken from the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO). It is an exciting time to be a part of the professional fundraising and alumni engagement team in DARO, so that the goodwill, nostalgia and willingness to support the university is leveraged and maximised for the future of the University. The role | Te mahi Reporting to the Alumni Engagement Manager, you are part of the team responsible for creating and implementing a professional and engaged network of Alumni and friends for the University of Otago. Your role is important to achieving growth in alumni engagement strategies that align with the University’s strategic goals and objectives. Key tasks include: Building strong relationships with other staff in the DARO team. Working with the Alumni Engagement team to effectively communicate and work with departments and divisions across the university. Providing administrative and project support to the Alumni Manager which will enable DARO to deliver on a wide range of alumni engagement strategies and activities. You will be an excellent communicator, with outstanding organisational, administrative and project planning skills. You will think strategically, while having the ability to distil large amounts of information and triage and execute more tactical requests. You will be collaborative, solutions-focused and practical, with an ability to build productive relationships and manage stakeholders. Experience using AI-assisted technologies and modern communication platforms and methods would be advantageous. Experience in delivering client-centric programmes, event planning or partnership building will be advantageous. The University | Te whare wānanga Established in 1869, the University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is New Zealand's first university. Our strong reputation in teaching and research excellence, as well as established national and international linkages, makes us a popular choice amongst students considering tertiary education. Recently, the University of Otago has unveiled two ambitious strategies - Vision 2040 and Pae Tata - which includes our commitment to becoming a Te-Tiriti led tertiary institution. Ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions in the world, the University of Otago - Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka recognises that our staff are key to our success. This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent role, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The appointment range for this role is $69,931 to $74,609. Top of range $80,285. We offer competitive salary, 5 weeks' annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and encourage work/life balance. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role. For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Shelagh Murray, Director Development & Alumni Relations, via the contact details below. Additional Information Contact: Shelagh Murray Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr