Regional Manager
About the role
Navitas is seeking a resourceful and performance-driven Regional Manager – South China to represent one of our esteemed university partners, the University of Waikato, across the region. In this pivotal role, you will drive international student recruitment, strengthen strategic partnerships, and identify new business development opportunities that support the University's internationalization goals.
Working closely with recruitment agents, schools, colleges, universities, sponsor bodies, and transnational education partners, you will play a key role in expanding the University's profile and achieving ambitious recruitment targets. As the University's on-the-ground representative, you'll collaborate with global teams, build lasting stakeholder relationships, and contribute to the successful delivery of innovative marketing, recruitment, and international engagement strategies across South China.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent the University of Waikato at recruitment events, education exhibitions, presentations, and stakeholder engagements across the region.
- Advise prospective students on study options, support applications, and guide them through the enrolment process to improve conversion rates.
- Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with education agents, institutional partners, alumni, and other key stakeholders.
- Deliver regular training, guidance, and support to recruitment agents to maximise recruitment outcomes.
- Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and recruitment data to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decision-making.
- Identify and develop new institutional partnerships and business development opportunities aligned with the University's partnership strategy.
- Promote the University's programmes, scholarships, new initiatives, and digital recruitment strategies to increase enrolments.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including the University of Waikato College, and external partners to achieve regional recruitment objectives.
- Support in-country visits by senior University representatives and contribute to stakeholder engagement and regional initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with University policies, data privacy requirements, and health and safety standards while handling confidential information professionally.
Employment Type:
This is an initial 12-month fixed-term appointment, with the opportunity for extension based on business needs and performance.
Geographical Scope
- The role will include significant interaction with a variety of stakeholders in the region and New Zealand
- The post-holder will be expected to travel extensively within the region as part of the role. Travel to New Zealand and other countries may be required.
Qualifications & Experience
- An undergraduate degree.
- Proven track record of achieving recruitment targets, supported by sales and/or marketing experience.
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to identify opportunities, persuade, and negotiate effectively in cross-cultural environments.
- Excellent oral, written, presentation, interpersonal, relationship management, and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Proficient in ICT, including the Microsoft 365 suite, with experience managing both paid and organic social media.
- Fluent in written and spoken English, with international travel experience and the ability to represent the organisation across diverse markets.
Preferred
- Experience studying in New Zealand, preferably as a graduate of the University of Waikato or another New Zealand University.
- Knowledge of the regional and New Zealand tertiary education sectors, with experience in analysing data and preparing reports to support recruitment and business development.
Personal qualities:
- Flexible, adaptable, and willing to travel extensively, including weekends and outside standard business hours, while working effectively across multiple time zones.
- Highly organised with excellent time management, strong initiative, and the ability to work independently while delivering exceptional customer service.
- An articulate and professional communicator, capable of building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders across cultures, organisations, and seniority levels.
- A collaborative team player who maintains clear communication with management and contributes effectively to cross-functional teams.
About Us
At Navitas, we believe education has the power to transform lives. As a global leader in education, we empower more than 60,000 students each year to achieve their academic and career aspirations through innovative learning experiences and world-class university partnerships across the globe. Joining Navitas means becoming part of a purpose-driven organisation where your ideas, expertise, and impact help shape brighter futures every day.
How to Apply
Build a rewarding career with Navitas by driving international student recruitment, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding the University of Waikato's presence across South China.
Apply online via www.navitas.com/careers.
Applications will close on 21 August 2026. Early applications are encouraged, as we may appoint before the closing date.
Applicants must have full working rights in China,and be available to start immediately or on short notice. By applying, you agree to Navitas’ Privacy Policy.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree
- Proven track record of achieving recruitment targets with sales and/or marketing experience
- Strong strategic thinking, persuasion, and negotiation skills in cross-cultural environments
- Excellent oral, written, presentation, interpersonal, relationship management, and cross-cultural communication skills
- Proficient in ICT, including Microsoft 365 suite, and experience managing paid and organic social media
- Fluent in written and spoken English with international travel experience and ability to represent the organisation
- Full working rights in China and availability to start immediately or on short notice
- Willingness to travel extensively within the region, including weekends and outside standard business hours
- Experience studying in New Zealand, preferably as a graduate of the University of Waikato or another New Zealand university
- Knowledge of the regional and New Zealand tertiary education sectors and experience analysing data and preparing reports
What We Do
Navitas is one of the world’s largest education providers and has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. As a leader in the global education sector, we create life-changing opportunities to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational learners at more than 100+ colleges and campuses across our global network in 18 countries each year, powered by a diverse and talented group of 5,000+ employees. Over the last three decades, hundreds of thousands of learners from around the world have graduated from Navitas colleges, having experienced a teaching and learning environment that supports them to harness their talents and achieve their dreams. As pioneers in the university pathway sector, our success is underpinned by our unparalleled international network, a peerless commitment to student experiences and outcomes, a track record of working in partnership with universities and industry, and a passion for discovering new technologies and models of teaching and learning that will improve education now and into the future. From pre-university and pathway programs to university, to English language, vocational training and undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, we have developed a reputation for integrity and reliability and the relationships we have developed with partners, governments and industries speak for themselves. We are passionate about learner outcomes, creating employment opportunities through lifelong learning and being a global leader in delivering better learning solutions.
