Study Abroad Lead

Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We are seeking a Study Abroad Lead to inspire and enable students to engage in global learning experiences through exchange and study abroad opportunities. This role is central to how the University connects with its on‑campus student community, building awareness, excitement and aspiration around studying overseas as part of a transformative university experience.
This is an internal marketing focused leadership role, combining people leadership, operational delivery and student engagement. Reporting to the Associate Director Global Partnerships and Development, you will lead a team of approximately 8 staff across full‑time, part‑time and casual roles. You will work closely with faculties and central teams to activate student‑facing marketing activity, upskill colleagues, and deliver a consistent and compelling approach to promoting study abroad across the University.
It is an exciting time to join the University of Auckland in this role. The University is currently developing its updated Learning Abroad Plan, and this position has the opportunity to be instrumental in capturing the student voice and contributing to the design of high value international programme opportunities. A strong focus of the role is also on process improvement. You will play a key part in refining, improving and embedding effective processes that support high quality student experiences and sustainable programme delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and supporting a diverse team delivering study abroad and exchange activity
Activating student‑focused marketing plans across digital and on‑campus channels
Building international partnerships that support and inspire student mobility
Driving process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality and consistency
Upskilling faculty staff to confidently promote study abroad opportunities
Engaging directly with students to promote global study experiences
This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week). The salary range for this role is $98,000 to $115,000, negotiable depending on skills and experience.
A full description of your duties and the role are provided in the position description linked HERE.
He kōrero mōu | About you
You are a people focused leader with a strong background in marketing, ideally student or audience focused marketing, and you enjoy connecting with people face to face. You bring experience leading student mobility or exchange focused teams and understand how to engage students, build excitement and translate global opportunities into messages that resonate across diverse student communities.
You have worked within the tertiary education sector or a similarly complex environment and are comfortable balancing operational delivery with creativity, people leadership and continuous improvement. You enjoy refining processes and working alongside students and colleagues to co design meaningful, high value international learning opportunities. You are confident working across digital and in‑person environments and would enjoy representing the University locally and internationally.
E rapua ana mātou | We are seeking
Proven experience in marketing, ideally student, audience or engagement focused
At least three years’ experience leading a team with a focus on student mobility and exchange
A minimum of five years’ experience in the tertiary education sector or a large, complex organisation
Demonstrated experience contributing to process improvement or service redesign initiatives
Strong understanding of digital marketing and its role in student engagement
Willingness and ability to undertake international travel as part of the role
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, guided by a commitment to excellence and service to our communities. With more than 6,000 academic and professional staff, we support a diverse community of over 47,000 students.
Guided by our values, we work collaboratively to advance knowledge, foster equity and inclusion, and contribute meaningfully to New Zealand’s social, cultural, and economic well-being.
We cultivate an environment that supports your growth and rewards excellence with a range of staff benefits, including:
Competitive salary and five weeks of annual leave.
Discounted public Transport for permanent staff
Superannuation/KiwiSaver, matching up to 6.75%.
Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and flexible hours.
Leading, and inclusive parental leave provisions.
Career development opportunities and a range of benefits, including discounted insurance, memberships, and on‑site amenities.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please submit your application online by the closing date of Wednesday, 24 June 2026. Your application should include:
A brief Cover Letter explaining why you're interested in this role and how your skills match the requirements.
Your updated CV.
Please note that we do not accept email applications.
If you have specific questions that you cannot find the answers to in the advertisement or position description, you are welcome to contact Natasha Ager Associate Director - Global Partnerships and Development at [email protected]
Additional Information
Equity
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Campus: Auckland City Campus
Position Number: 55562630
UoA Department Name: International Office