Kaitautoko - Communications CoDesigner

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Join a dynamic team, driven by the practice of kaupapa Māori principles and committed to making positive change to Māori, secondary, tertiary and health outcomes. Whakapiki Ake is a dedicated Māori Health workforce programme, positioned in a unique setting, in,Te Kupenga Hauora Māori, Faculty of Medical Health Sciences, University of Auckland.

This is an opportunity to codesign and collaborate to tell our Whakapiki Ake stories using your innovataion and skills. These skills will include the ability to implement, analyse and transform data into relevant content to promote stories and messages, via, social media channels, youtube,website, print and reports. Whakapiki Ake wants to increase reach and access to rangatahi, whanau, iwi and community by promoting rangatahi & whaanau success. The role is an opportunity to make a positive impact and change to benefit Māori. Telling our stories using your creative thinking, doing things differently, social innovation and keeping sight of the big picture is an exciting opportunity.

This is a fulltime (37.5 hours per week) fixed term opportunity until June 2027.

The salary range for this role is $87,000 – 107,500 based on skills and experience.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

He kōrero mōu | About you

Your passion for kaupapa Māori will guide your ability to capture the work that we do and create meaningful content and stories that resonate with our broader Whakapiki Ake whanau. We're looking for someone who has a range of qualities, experiences and skills that include:

• An experienced and impactful Communications professional
• Excellent skills in spoken and written English with a demonstrated understanding of utilising social media/online channels to enhance communications
• Knowledge and experience in the use of digital tools
• A NZ tertiary bachelor’s degree 
• A full and clean drivers licence
• Confidence in your level of Te Reo Māori (Māori language) to codesign and collaborate within the  diverse communities WAP operates in (e.g Māori hapū/iwi and University academic and professional staff)
• The ability to travel outside the Auckland region

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 22 July 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Kanewa Stokes, via [email protected] , for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

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Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz