Student Support and Scholarships Advisor - Fixed Term through to 18 December 2026

Full job description
Full-time, fixed term role through to 18 December 2026

Te āheinga: The opportunity

We are seeking an Advisor - Student Support and Scholarships, who will provide proactive holistic and culturally safe services for students to support and enhance their journey. This role will be responsible but not limited to the following:

Pastoral care of all students particularly those residing in student accommodation
Develop and maintain knowledge of financial assistance
Administering funding to students
Non-judgmental holistic support for students
This is an incredibly rewarding role, where you will directly contribute to our students' experience at Unitec.

He kōrero mōu: About you

To be successful in the position you'll be passionate about providing high-level customer service, with a focus on excellence, non-judgmental support, and interactions. You'll have strong organisational skills and can juggle multiple priorities while liaising with staff and students across Unitec.

Tā mātau rourou: What we offer

Joining Unitec, working with a team who are passionate, caring and seeks to constantly improve what they do and how they do it. We offer a competitive salary and access to development opportunities. You'll be working in our beautiful green campus in Mt Albert.

Tono mai: How to Apply

Applications close: Thursday 17 July at midday.

Please apply online and attach your current CV and covering letter highlighting your skills and experience that make you a strong fit for this role. If you have any queries about the role, please email Emma Derbyshire, Recruitment Business Partner @ ederbyshire@unitec.ac.nz. Please note this email address is not to be used for direct application.

Unitec is a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Unitec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi who have had their position impacted by the National Office review process. Therefore, in assessing applications, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority.

Job Details

Reference #
51334

Posted on
10 Jul 2026

Closes on
17 Jul 2026 12:00

Location(s)
Mt Albert, Waitakere

Expertise
Student Support Services

Job level(s)
Entry/graduate

Work type(s)
Fixed-Term - Full time