With more than 47,000 students and over 6,000 staff, Waipapa Taumata Rau is New Zealand's leading university and a globally connected organisation dedicated to advancing understanding, transforming lives and shaping futures. As part of our newly established Communications function, we're boosting our strategic communications capabilities to help shape and enhance the reputation of the University in the eyes of its most important audiences.
Find out more about the ways we are transforming how we engage with our internal and external audiences across our Marketing, Recruitment, Communications and Engagement functions.
As our Sustainability Communications Adviser, you’ll have the opportunity to influence how sustainability is understood and communicated across one of New Zealand's largest and most complex organisations.
Working as part of the Strategic Communications team, you'll partner with sustainability leaders, researchers, academic staff and professional teams from across the University to develop compelling content that supports engagement, reputation and understanding.
From sustainability reporting and impact stories to rankings submissions and strategic communications campaigns, you'll help bring complex topics to life for a wide variety of audiences.
Key areas of focus:
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The full salary range for this role is $87,000 - $118,000 per annum
We have a structured salary framework with three zones for those developing into the role (developing), fully effective (target) and contributing beyond what is expected of the role (upper). Appointments are typically made within the target range of $93,201 – $107,500 per annum, depending on skills, experience, and internal equity. We welcome conversations about your expectations and what matters to you in your overall package. Any offer will be made within the advertised range and guided by fairness, consistency, and our commitment to pay equity.
For more detailed information about the role and requirements, please refer to the position description
You'll be a strong communicator and storyteller who enjoys taking complex information and transforming it into engaging content that people can understand and connect with.
You'll bring:
Our scale creates opportunities that few organisations can offer. From research and innovation to education, reputation and community engagement, you'll work across a diverse range of communications challenges while contributing to initiatives that have real and lasting impact for staff, students, our communities and the world.
Beyond the work itself, you'll be joining a vibrant and inclusive community. From staff networks and cultural communities to social clubs, volunteering opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and campus events, there are countless ways to connect, contribute and build meaningful relationships across the University.
We also offer:
Please submit an application online by the closing date of 3 October 2026. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting your interest in the role, your capabilities and relevant experience.
Reasonable accommodations - We are committed to building a more equitable and inclusive workforce and workplace, so we encourage applicants to reach out to discuss any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process, including alternative ways to submit applications.
Whānau and support people - Should you be invited to an interview for this role, your whānau members and/or support people will be welcome to join you. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more information about this as part of the interview arrangements.
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
