Lead AUT's strategic engagement with Kura Māori and Māori communities.
Drive co-designed, culturally affirming partnerships that support Māori student success.
Champion Te Aronui – AUT's Te Tiriti Framework – across outreach and engagement initiatives.
Work in a collaborative, values-led environment committed to equity and inclusion Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is bold and unapologetically different, centred on students and grounded in Knowledge that Works driven by talented, progressive people.
We are New Zealand's newest university, ranked 5-stars by QS Universities 2025 and a place of opportunity where more than 26,000 students with talent and potential succeed, supported by a community of more than 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses.
Built on collaboration, shared purpose and the values of Pono (fact, truth, reality, integrity), Tika (acting accordingly, doing what is needed, ethical expression), and Aroha (empathy, care, compassion).
AUT offers an innovative, forward-thinking environment where committed people work together to improve outcomes for students, communities, and the world.
AUT recognises the importance of Te Tiriti, Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership, and contribution across our university and is committed to creating environments where these communities can thrive.
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.
Brand & Marketing Services (BMS) provides strategic leadership to strengthen AUT's reputation and engagement with future students, communities, and partners.
Brand and Marketing work across the university to deliver innovative campaigns, insights, and experiences that reflect AUT's values and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The Office of Māori Advancement (OMA) leads AUT's kaupapa Māori strategy, embedding te ao Māori across the university and advancing Māori success.
Guided by Te Aronui and Te Kete strategies, OMA fosters authentic partnerships with iwi, hapū, whānau, and Māori communities to create mana-enhancing outcomes for Māori students and staff We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join AUT as Te Manu Taki – Kura Māori (Māori Schools) Engagement and Partnership Lead.
This pivotal role sits within Brand & Marketing Services and the Office of Māori Advancement, reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer and Kaihautu Tiriti.
Applicants will have a high level of familiarity with Kura Māori across Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond and will bring prior experience in engagement with Kura Māori and Hāpori Māori.
Importantly, this role requires Te Manu Taki to have existing relationships that will assist in strengthening connections between Kura Māori and AUT.
You will lead exploratory and research-based engagement with Kura Māori, ensuring Māori voices shape AUT's approach to school partnerships.
Acting as a bridge between AUT and Māori education leaders, you will foster relationships grounded in reciprocity and mana-enhancement, co-design culturally responsive pathways, and develop insights that inform AUT's long-term strategy for Māori student success.
This is a 12-month fixed-term role, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact on Māori education and AUT's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
About you | Ko wai koe To be successful in this role, you will have: To thrive in this role, you will bring:7–8 years' experience in Māori engagement, education, or partnership development.
Proficiency in Te Reo Māori and deep understanding of tikanga Māori and kawa.
Experience applying Māori models of facilitation and engagement (hui, wānanga, kaupapa-based co-design).
Strong relationship-building skills with kura, whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori education networks.
Strategic thinking, research capability, and project management skills.
A commitment to equity, diversity, and AUT's Te Aronui journey.
An undergraduate degree; additional qualifications in education, Māori development, or related fields are desirable.
A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Supportive of AUT's Te Aronui journey (https://www.aut.ac.nz/about/maori/auts-commitment-to-Te-Tiriti-o-Waitangi ).
As a professional member of staff at AUT, you'll help keep us moving forward.
From improving our services and streamlining our systems to supporting the experiences of students and staff across our campuses.
By working collaboratively, solving problems and driving practical improvements, you'll play a vital role in helping us operate smoothly, raise our profile, and evolve what we do, every day.
You will bring an open, engaging, and collaborative approach, with the flexibility to respond to changing requirements, and actively contribute to a positive and collegial environment.
You will demonstrate cultural humility, awareness, and respect when engaging with indigenous peoples and culturally diverse communities.
Experience supporting indigenous, equity, or inclusion focused initiatives is highly desirable.
At AUT, you'll be part of a values-led university that supports you to thrive in your role and career.
We offer: Flexible working and a strong, caring culture that supports belonging.
Professional development opportunities to keep you moving forward Recognition frameworks that reflect your contribution and how you live our values.
The tools and trust to make a meaningful difference every day.
Māori and Pacific development programmes that strengthen our shared purpose.
Cultural capability uplift development programmes for all staff How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono Along with your CV - please ensure to submit a cover letter which a) explains why this role (and AUT) is of interest, and b) addresses how you feel you meet some, or all, of the key criteria listed above.
Please feel free to add any further comments you feel may also support your application.
All applications must be submitted through the online application process.
Start Date: TBD Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: $103,000 - $123,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)For further information: Please send us an enquiry here or call 09 921 9499.
