Alumni Relations Coordinator

DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE | ĀKONGA O MUA, HOA

EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT | TE RINGA TORO

About our team | Mō te tīma

The University of Otago is New Zealand's first and oldest University. It has a strong teaching and research tradition and well-established national and international linkages.

The University’s fundraising activity and alumni engagement is undertaken from the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO). It is an exciting time to be a part of the professional fundraising and alumni engagement team in DARO, so that the goodwill, nostalgia and willingness to support the university is leveraged and maximised for the future of the University.

The role | Te mahi

Reporting to the Alumni Engagement Manager, you are part of the team responsible for creating and implementing a professional and engaged network of Alumni and friends for the University of Otago.

Your role is important to achieving growth in alumni engagement strategies that align with the University’s strategic goals and objectives.

Key tasks include:

• Building strong relationships with other staff in the DARO team.

• Working with the Alumni Engagement team to effectively communicate and work with departments and divisions across the university.

• Providing administrative and project support to the Alumni Manager which will enable DARO to deliver on a wide range of alumni engagement strategies and activities.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

• You will be an excellent communicator, with outstanding organisational, administrative and project planning skills.

• You will think strategically, while having the ability to distil large amounts of information and triage and execute more tactical requests.

• You will be collaborative, solutions-focused and practical, with an ability to build productive relationships and manage stakeholders.

• Experience using AI assisted technologies and modern communication platforms and methods would be advantageous.

• Experience in delivering client-centric programmes, event planning or partnership building will be advantageous.

The University | Te whare wānanga

Established in 1869, the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is New Zealand's first university. Our strong reputation in teaching and research excellence, as well as established national and international linkages, makes us a popular choice amongst students considering tertiary education. Recently, the University of Otago has unveiled two ambitious strategies – Vision 2040 and Pae Tata – which includes our commitment to becoming a Te-Tiriti led tertiary institution.

Ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions in the world, the University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka recognises that our staff are key to our success.

Further Details | Pūroko

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent role, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $69,931 to $74,609. Top of range $80,285.

We offer competitive salary, 5 weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and encourage work/life balance.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Application | Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2601206 will close Sunday, 23 August 2026.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close the vacancy any time.