Liaison Advisor
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
The Liaison Advisor is a full-time permanent role and plays a key role in promoting the full range of EIT programmes to future students and the wider community. This role supports learner recruitment, provides high‑quality customer service, and builds strong relationships across the Tairāwhiti region. Working closely with schools, community groups, and internal academic teams, the position ensures prospective learners are well‑informed, supported, and connected to study pathways.
The appointing salary for this role will dependent on skills and experience.
This Liaison Advisor position is based within the Marketing & Communications team at the Tairāwhiti Campus, reporting to the Events and Engagement Manager. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing strategies to increase student enrolments.
- Supporting future students with programme advice and through the enrolment process.
- Delivering excellent customer service in the Information Centre (reception).
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with schools and community stakeholders.
- Organising and hosting campus visits and events for future students.
He kōrero mōu | About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Substantial Public Relations, Marketing, or Promotional experience.
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
- Confidence and experience in making public presentations.
- An understanding of customer service principles and marketing practice.
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.
For more information, please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
EIT, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services that respond to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will undergo pre-employment checks, including a police vetting process as this role is classified as a core children’s worker under the Children’s Act 2014.
To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application. For questions, contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this advert may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
