Student Advisor, Postgraduate

Guide postgraduate students from application to completion, delivering expert advice and exceptional support in a student-focused team.

• Student-facing role supporting School heads, staff, and students

• Seeking a proactive, quick learner with strong tech skills and a friendly approach

• Join us to tackle health inequities, focusing on Māori and Pacific wellbeing

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

As a Student Advisor (Postgraduate) in the Division of Health, you’ll ensure the provision of a high quality, student focused, coordinated, effective and efficient student administration, enrolment, and selection processes within the Division.

This specific focus of this role will be to provide specialist postgraduate academic advise, support decision-making on graduate pathways, manage postgraduate student pathway planning and oversee stakeholder engagement.

The role ensures that systems, policies, and services are student-centred, culturally responsive, and aligned with the University of Waikato’s commitment to excellence, equity, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Working closely with the Senior Student Advisors, academic staff, and the central Student Services teams, the position supports the full student lifecycle—from enquiry and application through to selection, enrolment, progression, and completion. It plays a key role in enhancing student experience by ensuring that administrative processes are efficient, transparent, and inclusive.

This role also contributes to student engagement and wellbeing initiatives, fostering a safe and supportive environment where students feel valued and empowered to succeed.

Salary will be in the range of $73,235 to $87,024 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Emma Woutersen, Division Director, [email protected] . All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You possess significant experience in an administration support or customer-focused role, and a knack at building connections and maintaining key relationships. You pride yourself on your high level of independence to carry out delegated tasks. You are an excellent communicator (listening, writing and oral), with robust organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

You are known for your outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills, including the ability to relate to a wide range of people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. You further possess the ability to quickly understand and follow procedures and assimilate new information. You take responsibility and show initiative and have the ability to respond proactively to a variety of situations.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At The University of Waikato, we’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be just the right person for this or another opportunity on our team.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

The Division of Health undertakes research and teaching to achieve better, fairer health outcomes in Aotearoa. Currently, it offers programmes in Biomedical Sciences, Health Promotion, Healthy Active Living, Human Performance Science, Midwifery, Clinical, Pharmacy and Sport Development and Coaching. Future plans include establishing graduate-entry programmes in Medicine, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. The Division of Health is committed to addressing health inequities and preventable diseases, with a particular focus on improving Māori and Pacific health outcomes.

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on Wednesday August 19, 2026

Requisition number: 1003800