Program Overview

Waipapa Raukura Rau | Mori Graduate Programme

The University of Auckland offers a unique opportunity for Mori graduates to develop their skills and careers through the Waipapa Raukura Rau | Mori Graduate Programme. This programme provides a permanent role from day one, with a starting salary of $68,101 per annum and increases throughout the programme.

Programme Overview

The programme is designed to give graduates maximum opportunities and exposure to areas of interest, allowing them to explore, network, and gain experience over a 12-month period. The programme includes a 12-month rotational programme, with a permanent position from day one, and offers a supportive and flexible environment to develop technical, soft, and employability skills.

Rotation Areas

Rotation areas can include:

• Human Resources
• Project Management
• Marketing & Communication
• Student Engagement & Success
• Information Technology
• Innovation
• Data Analysis and Planning
• Libraries
• Commercial Operations
• Events
• Finance
• Property Construction & Facilities Management
• Kaupapa Mori

What We Offer

The programme offers:

• A starting salary of $68,101 per annum, with increases throughout the programme
• A supportive and flexible programme to develop technical, soft, and employability skills
• A 12-month graduate rotation programme, with a permanent position from day one
• A high level of support throughout the programme, with a dedicated Kaimahi to support graduates, as well as mentorship, technical experts, and career development opportunities
• An opportunity to deepen connection with Mori people, whenua, and reo through the programme

About You

To be eligible for the programme, you must:

• Have graduated in the last year or be about to graduate with a bachelor's degree (or higher) from the University of Auckland
• Be of Mori descent
• Be confident taking the initiative and working collaboratively as part of a team
• Be curious to develop work skills, along with personal and cultural development
• Be willing to grow as a Mori staff member of the University

Programme Details

The programme is a 12-month rotational programme, with a permanent position from day one. Graduates will be embedded in a team, where they will gain hands-on experience in a specialist area, supported by experienced colleagues. At the end of the programme, graduates will transition into junior-level roles in an area that aligns with their career goals and department needs.

University Benefits

The University of Auckland offers a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
• Career development programmes for all career stages
• A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave
• A 6.75% superannuation scheme
• Discounted car parking
• A generous parental leave allowance
• Discounted onsite childcare
• A range of other discounts on internal and external services