Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading University. It employs over 6,000 academic and professional staff to support over 42,000 students making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

Our significant Property Portfolio represents a vibrant, valuable, and complex network of physical spaces that enable learning and teaching, research and innovation, support the student experience as well as our partnerships and engagement.

Job Description

The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

Join the University of Auckland and play a pivotal role in shaping inspiring, functional, and sustainable interior environments across our diverse campuses. This is a unique opportunity to support a wide range of interior design and furniture projects—from in-house initiatives to major capital developments—contributing to the transformation of learning, working, and social spaces.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate interior design and furniture procurement projects, ensuring seamless delivery and installation.
• Provide expert guidance on contemporary, agile workplace design to enhance collaboration and optimise space utilisation.
• Ensure all design and furniture specifications meet high standards of quality, sustainability, and budget efficiency.
• Champion environmentally responsible practices by maximising the reuse and refurbishment of existing furniture assets.
  
  
  

If you're passionate about creating dynamic, future-focused spaces and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, we invite you to bring your expertise to New Zealand’s leading university.

For more information, please see the Position Description.

About You | He kōrero mōu

You are a highly skilled and dedicated Interior Design Project Specialist with a passion for creating functional, inspiring, and sustainable environments. Your expertise lies in managing the design, selection, and delivery of interior spaces and furniture solutions that enhance user experience and support the University’s strategic goals.

You excel at establishing and upholding high standards for interior design and Project Managment, ensuring each project meets quality, sustainability, and budgetary requirements. Your ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver projects—ranging from small-scale refurbishments to major capital developments—will make you an invaluable contributor to the University’s built environment.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

We offer you more than just a job. We offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, world-class educational institution.

We proudly provide an environment that will enable you and rewards hard work. We provide benefits and support throughout your career to help you develop and grow.

We are committed to providing a supportive working environment through:

• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks of annual leave. With the option to buy and sell additional leave.
• Flexible employment practices. Including partial working from home and adaptive working hours.
• A generous and inclusive parental leave policy.
  
  
  

In addition, we offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, on-site childcare options, leisure and recreation facilities, and a number of other discounted products and services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Hear more about making Worlds of Difference in your career at the University, our partnership with Māori, our Te Ao Māori principles, our impact, our staff and life in Auckland on our careers website

Additional Information

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of 8th June 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Enquiries may be directed to Joshua Chapman [email protected]

Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz