International Recruitment Specialist - Auckland/Palmerston North
Professional Grade 6 67184 - 95514
Students and Global Engagement
Term length: ongoing
Hours of work: full-time
Position Overview
A fantastic opportunity to apply your relationship management, recruitment, and conversion skills by helping Massey University grow its international student recruitment initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Nurture prospective international students by providing guidance, advice, and program information.
Engage with student pipeline, supporting them through the application process from initial contact to enrolment.
Collaborate with Regional Managers and the International Mobility Team to expand and diversify Massey’s international student base.
Assist with new student recruitment initiatives and help meet the university’s globalisation goals.
Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government organisations and education partners.
About You:
A connector and collaborator who enjoys working with students and multi-tasking across multiple projects.
Proactive, energetic, and target-driven with a passion for international student recruitment.
Able to inspire confidence across diverse groups and cultures.
About the Office of Global Engagement (OGE): OGE is Massey University’s gateway for international students, education agencies, and global partners. With over 5,000 international students from 110+ countries, OGE leads strategic advice and global engagement initiatives.
Location:
This non-travelling role is based at either our Auckland or Palmerston North campus.
Salary:
$67,184 - $95,514 (based on experience).
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of sales or student recruitment experience.
Education sector experience is preferred but not essential. Corporate experience is also valued.
Proven experience with international markets and working with students.
In addition to a competitive salary, Massey also offers:
Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme
Five university holidays per year in addition to your annual leave
Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family
Discounted membership to our fully equipped recreation centre and gym facilities
Staff purchasing privileges and discounts at many commercial and retail businesses across NZ.
Access to a wonderful on-Campus crèche /day care facilities for dependents of staff on our Manawatū and Auckland campuses
Comprehensive professional development and training programmes
Join us in shaping the future of international student recruitment at Massey University!
