Alumni Relations Engagement Adviser

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We are seeking an Alumni Relations Engagement Adviser to champion the talent, advocacy, and support of our alumni base, directly advancing the University's strategic goals. This multifaceted and varied role focuses on developing and delivering a wide range of alumni engagement initiatives both nationally and internationally. You will also advise University departments and collaborate closely with faculty managers to maximise alumni involvement.

This role sits within the Alumni Relations and Development (ARD) office , the core team responsible for engaging with alumni, friends, and philanthropic partners. Our work covers fundraising, global alumni relations, communications, database services, and governance support for external Foundations managing the endowment fund.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position . The salary range is $75,000 to $85,000 , negotiable depending on your skills and experience. A full description of duties is provided in the position description linked HERE.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Alumni Engagement : Advise on and implement a global alumni-centric strategy to sustain connections across a 240,000+ network of alumni, ensuring activities align with the University's goals and build a pipeline of future engaged alumni.
• Pipeline and Awards Management : Identify, cultivate, and manage high-profile alumni and volunteers (e.g., Distinguished Alumni, 40 Under 40) to drive advocacy and donations, including the delivery and promotion of recognition programmes.
• Programme Delivery and Events : Plan, manage, and deliver a range of operational activities, including city-wide and international events, global volunteering opportunities, and managing associated budgets and timelines.
• Marketing and Communication using Data : Act as a central communication point for alumni, collaborate with communications staff to create engaging content across multiple channels, and maintain the quality and accuracy of alumni engagement data.
• Stakeholder and Internal Collaboration : Serve as a key liaison for internal departments (e.g., Careers, Campus Life) and external partners to promote alumni benefits.

About you

We are looking for a highly engaged, multifaceted professional driven to significantly increase our alumni engagement and community activity. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing key initiatives, from mentorship programmes and working with student clubs to managing online communities.

This role requires a unique blend of skills : you must be an excellent communicator and a natural at customer service, serving as a primary contact for our influential alumni. You should be comfortable with logistics, possess some technical aptitude for data management, and take pride in mentoring a Student Intern. Essentially, we need an autonomous individual who goes above and beyond to strengthen our global alumni network.

We are seeking

Qualifications | Tohu mātauranga

Experience | Ngā Wheako

Skills and Knowledge | Pūkenga me ngā Mōhiotanga

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, employing more than 5,400 staff to support over 41,000 students.

Benefits

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Please submit your application online by the closing date of Sunday, 12 October 2025 . Your application should include :

For a confidential discussion, you are welcome to contact Peter Papagiannis (Alumni Relations Manager) at (email protected).

Additional Information

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