Join a dynamic team where you can make a real impact
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is dynamic and vibrant with a hugely diverse body of students, staff and partners. As one of the world's top 100 young universities and New Zealand's newest, AUT is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially-driven university with equity and excellence central to our purpose and actions, and we offer a stimulating teaching and research environment with strong connections to government, business, and industry. AUT has more than 27,000 students and over 4,000 staff based primarily at our three Auckland teaching campuses.
Our People and Culture team has an opportunity for an experienced HR Consultant to work in partnership with faculties and service areas, providing expert advice and practical strategic HR solutions. The successful candidate will be collaborative, proactive, and committed to delivering the best possible HR service to all stakeholders.
In this role, you will provide guidance to staff and line managers on a wide range of HR matters. You will have a strong foundation of employment legislation and understand how these flow into HR processes. This is a busy role that requires a hands-on approach that provides solutions that support our staff to deliver on our vision of enriching lives and creating a better world through technology, learning and discovery.
Ideally, you will have:
Proven generalist HR experience in a university setting.
Ability to assess complex HR issues and provide practical solutions.
Demonstrated experience working within large, complex organisations, navigating intricate structures, competing priorities, and diverse stakeholder needs to deliver effective HR solutions.
Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
Proven ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with stakeholders at all levels, effectively influence decision-making, and navigate complex challenges with strategic problem-solving and sound judgment.
A commitment to AUT's values, including recognition of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its importance to the University's mission.
You will be able to work autonomously in this role, while knowing what and when to escalate. A proactive and tenacious approach supported by high attention to detail will see you thrive in this role. Your excellent communication skills, problem solving, and analytics will be key to success.
This is a great opportunity to join AUT's People and Culture team of around 50 staff and positively affect the working lives of our staff. The complexity of our environment will expose you to unique opportunities and challenges. There is a massive opportunity to make a difference in culture, capability, and capacity of AUT.
AUT has fantastic staff benefits including work/life balance, a personal fund for your continued professional development and generous leave allowances.
At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process. For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call 921 9499. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. You will need to apply through the standard registration process.

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