We are currently on the search for a Placement Specialist who will be responsible for placing our students in internship or employment opportunities during and post study.

About this Role:

The Placement Specialist position is a newly created role within the Employability Team, and we are on the lookout for a candidate with proven experience in this field who will be able to hit the ground running. This role is a Full-time Permanent position based at our Auckland International Campus in Auckland City. You will also be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining partnerships with employers for internship opportunities or employment

• Attend industry events to expand employer network, focusing on high-quality placements

• Utilise professional networks to identify and engage with potential industry partners and create new student opportunities

• Align internship and career opportunities with student studies and market demands

• Prepare all allocated students for interviews and placements

• Visit and assess the internship site to meet the internship requirements

• Implement a mentorship program linking students with professionals in their field

• Facilitate an Alumni Mentor Program, pairing students with alumni mentors relevant to their field of study

Skills and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher relevant to the role is essential

• Knowledge of tertiary education sector and employability challenges

• Proven ability to engage, establish and maintain professional networks within Auckland

• Demonstrated experience in careers guidance and employability services, including coaching or mentoring

• Tech-savvy and proficient in using various software; using CRM system is desirable

• Strong ability to facilitate and organise networking events and career fairs is favourable

What’s in it for you:

• An opportunity to join a dynamic and progressive education organisation

• Professional development opportunities

• Staff social club events and team building activities

• Flexible work practices where possible

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your CV and Cover Letter on SEEK. You will also need to answer pre-requisite questions. Please be advised that applicants must have the eligibility to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

Applications for this position will close on 21 March 2025.

Student Success Advisor

We are on the hunt for a Student Success Advisor to support our Student Services Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all students have an outstanding customer experience at Auckland International Campus through effective implementation and compliance with the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021, and through providing quality pastoral care. This position is permanent Full Time, Monday to Friday based at the Auckland City Campus.

About the role:

The Student Success Advisor is responsible for ensuring all students have a positive experience at OPAIC through effective implementation and compliance with the Tertiary and International Learners Code of Practice (2021), and providing quality pastoral care.

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Pastoral care of international and domestic students

• Act as an advocate for students and provide information on complaints processes and student rights

• Perform administration and manages welfare information resources to ensure information is accessible to students

• Building and maintaining effective relationships with students and staff

• Organise student orientation, graduation & other student events

• Helping youth to navigate decisions around education and training

• Being available and open, and facilitating trusting relationships

What's On Offer:

• Flexible work arrangements where possible.

• Whanau culture and environment.

• A role within a highly respected, and progressive education organisation.

• Staff events and team building activities.

• Professional development opportunities.

Skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field is a must

• Some experience that focuses on Student Support Services

• Excellent oral and written fluency in English

• Experience dealing with international and domestic students

• Experience in planning and delivering on communication plans and events

• Knowledge of the Tertiary and International Learners Code of Practice (2021) is a must

If you are interested, please apply with your CV and cover letter on SEEK.

Learning Support Advisor

We are on the hunt for a Learning Support Advisor, who has a passion for supporting at-risk students, ensuring the academic success and wellbeing of our diverse student body across multiple campus locations or online. This is a permanent full-time position based in our Auckland city campus.

You will be responsible for:

• • Identifying and monitoring students who are deemed to be “at-risk” and implementing effective learning and wellbeing support interventions.

• • Provide personalized academic support to students, including identifying student barriers, assessing academic skill gaps, and developing tailored support plan to address individual needs.

• • Connect students in need of specialised support to appropriate support services available internally and externally as early as possible.

• • Developing innovative and preventative learning support resources.

• • Developing induction materials relating to digital and learning support for new students.

• • Assist with events such as orientation, graduation and other student events.

• • Organising and facilitating regular workshops and training sessions for students to support key learning tasks and measuring the effectiveness of these.

• • Supporting academic staff with addressing student-related issues and ensuring appropriate solutions are offered and implemented.

• • Provide support with other student services functions like marketing and recruitment when required.

We offer you:

• • A role within a highly-respected, dynamic, and progressive education organisation.

• • Staff events and team building activities.

• • Flexible work practices where possible.

• • Professional Development opportunities.

• • Fresh fruit and healthy snacks.

You will have:

• • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Adult Learning or in a related field of study and/or comprehensive knowledge of learning and teaching practice in adult education.

• • Demonstrated experience in supporting students to successfully complete their learning, creating academic resources and learning materials, and facilitating workshops/training sessions for individuals and groups.

• • Experience in working with people of Māori, Pasifika and migrant populations.

• • Develop innovative instructional and learning materials to address specific learner needs.

• • Work with new technologies to ensure effective learning and teaching delivery.

• • Build and maintain productive relationships and networks at all levels, with people from a broad range of industry and cultural backgrounds.

If you are interested, please apply with your CV and cover letter on SEEK.