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Worlds of possibility for professionals

As one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest employers, we serve an internal community of 6000 staff who are making Worlds of Difference, supporting the education of 42,000 students and changing the world with our internationally renowned research.

 

The scale, complexity and investment in people and infrastructure here is unparalleled, enabling outstanding career and leadership opportunities. For example:

 

  • We generate approximately $1.4b in annual revenue, including $327m revenue from research.
  • Connect our IT division supports 50,000 users.
  • Our annual capital plan is valued at more than $250m.
  • We provide residential accommodation to 4,500 domestic and international students.
  • Our commercialisation arm, UniServices,  has supported 45 start-up companies in the past five years.
  • Our annual professional staff conference Aspire attracts 500 participants each year to focus on their professional and personal development through a variety of speakers and workshops.

 

Join us here, where your professional expertise contributes to a better society and makes worlds of difference.

 

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Paul Boakes

Head of Digital Workspace

Intern and Grad programmes

As one of the largest employers in Auckland, we offer opportunities to start and grow your career with us in a range of professional areas. Find out more about our graduate and intern programmes.

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University of Auckland excels in 2024 QS subject rankings

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University of Auckland researchers elected to the Royal Society Te Apārangi

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Pioneers of Māori education honoured at University of Auckland

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Living in Auckland

Auckland is a vibrant, cosmopolitan and rapidly growing city with a population of 1.6m. It is the commercial heart of Aotearoa New Zealand. We have an abundance of natural features, including a stunning harbour and accessible coastline, native bush and moderate temperatures, which help us to retain our reputation as one of the best cities in the world in which to live.
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