AUT Online Sales Consultant
- Auckland University of Technology
- New Zealand, AUK
- Aug 17, 2026
Job Description:
- Phone-based outbound sales role converting student leads into successful applications and enrolments for AUT’s online programmes
- Play a key role in the growth of AUT Online and in shaping AUT’s digital education future
- Join a new, purpose-driven team in a high-change, high-opportunity environment
- Full-time, fixed-term until December 2028, based at AUT’s City Campus, Auckland CBD
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is bold and unapologetically different, centred on students and grounded in Knowledge that Works driven by talented, progressive people. We are New Zealand’s newest university, ranked 5-stars by QS Universities 2025 and a place of opportunity where more than 26,000 students with talent and potential succeed, supported by a community of more than 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. Built on collaboration, shared purpose and the values of Pono (fact, truth, reality, integrity), Tika (acting accordingly, doing what is needed, ethical expression), and Aroha (empathy, care, compassion). AUT offers an innovative, forward-thinking environment where committed people work together to improve outcomes for students, communities, and the world.
AUT recognises the importance of Te Tiriti, Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership, and contribution across our university and is committed to creating environments where these communities can thrive. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
AUT Online is responsible for building and delivering AUT’s coordinated, integrated, and high-performing portfolio of online-by-design programmes and courses. As part of AUT’s commitment to accessible, high-quality education, AUT Online plays a central role in shaping the university’s digital education future.
The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi
This is a full-time, fixed-term role until December 2028, based at AUT’s City Campus in Auckland CBD.
The primary focus of this role is phone-based outbound sales of AUT’s online offering to achieve our enrolment targets. You will enjoy sales and be driven to convert student leads into successful applications and enrolments. Working to agreed recruitment strategies, you will play a key role in supporting AUT Online’s end-to-end student journey, ensuring a seamless and effective experience from first enquiry to application and enrolment, through to graduation.
Reporting to the AUT Online Senior Recruitment and Retention Manager, you will work closely with colleagues across AUT Online, including marketing, admissions, and enrolments, as well as academic and programme teams. As AUT Online continues to grow and mature, you can expect a high-cange environment with real scope to shape how we work and improve the student experience.
In supporting AUT’s Te Aronui journey, you will help widen equitable access to online study, including for Māori and Pacific learners, and for those balancing study with work and whānau commitments.
About you | Ko wai koe
If you’re the kind of person who isn’t afraid to try new things, explore bold ideas and inject real energy and passion into the entire university experience – you’ll fit right in.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Sales experience: a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a high-performing sales consultant or student advisor, preferably in higher education
- Proven success: a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales and performance targets within agreed timeframes
- Comfort working in a project environment: the ability to work flexibly and adapt to change in a high-change environment
- A passion for education: experience in higher education is not essential but would be advantageous
- Cultural excellence: a commitment to building team understanding of te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and support for AUT’s Te Aronui journey (https://www.aut.ac.nz/about/maori/auts-commitment-to-Te-Tiriti-o-Waitangi)
As a professional member of staff at AUT, you’ll help keep us moving forward. From improving our services and streamlining our systems to supporting the experiences of students and staff across our campuses. By working collaboratively, solving problems and driving practical improvements, you’ll play a vital role in helping us operate smoothly, raise our profile, and evolve what we do, every day.
You will bring an open, engaging, and collaborative approach, with the flexibility to respond to changing requirements, and actively contribute to a positive and collegial environment. You will demonstrate cultural humility, awareness, and respect when engaging with indigenous peoples and culturally diverse communities. Experience supporting indigenous, equity, or inclusion-focused initiatives is highly desirable.
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
At AUT, you’ll be part of a values-led university that supports you to thrive in your role and career. We offer:
- Flexible working and a strong, caring culture that supports belonging
- Recognition frameworks that reflect your contribution and how you live our values
- The tools and trust to make a meaningful difference every day
- Māori and Pacific development programmes that strengthen our shared purpose
- Cultural capability uplift development programmes for all staff
- Professional development opportunities to keep you moving forward
- Free gym membership
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
Along with your CV – please ensure to submit a cover letter which a) explains why this role (and AUT) is of interest, and b) addresses how you feel you meet some, or all, of the key criteria listed above.
Please feel free to add any further comments you feel may also support your application. All applications must be submitted through the online application process.
Further Information | Pārongo Anō
- Start Date: October 2026
- Salary Range | Ngā Utu: $76,000 - $102,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
- For further information: please send us an enquiry here or call 09 921 9499
Closing Date | Te rā aukati: 31st August 2026, 11:55pm
Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 96354
Please note: the official title for this role is AUT Online Programme Advisor. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as we aim to make appointments before the end of the year.
Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week.
Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.
With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.
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Job Description:
- Phone-based outbound sales role converting student leads into successful applications and enrolments for AUT’s online programmes
- Play a key role in the growth of AUT Online and in shaping AUT’s digital education future
- Join a new, purpose-driven team in a high-change, high-opportunity environment
- Full-time, fixed-term until December 2028, based at AUT’s City Campus, Auckland CBD
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is bold and unapologetically different, centred on students and grounded in Knowledge that Works driven by talented, progressive people. We are New Zealand’s newest university, ranked 5-stars by QS Universities 2025 and a place of opportunity where more than 26,000 students with talent and potential succeed, supported by a community of more than 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. Built on collaboration, shared purpose and the values of Pono (fact, truth, reality, integrity), Tika (acting accordingly, doing what is needed, ethical expression), and Aroha (empathy, care, compassion). AUT offers an innovative, forward-thinking environment where committed people work together to improve outcomes for students, communities, and the world.
AUT recognises the importance of Te Tiriti, Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership, and contribution across our university and is committed to creating environments where these communities can thrive. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
AUT Online is responsible for building and delivering AUT’s coordinated, integrated, and high-performing portfolio of online-by-design programmes and courses. As part of AUT’s commitment to accessible, high-quality education, AUT Online plays a central role in shaping the university’s digital education future.
The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi
This is a full-time, fixed-term role until December 2028, based at AUT’s City Campus in Auckland CBD.
The primary focus of this role is phone-based outbound sales of AUT’s online offering to achieve our enrolment targets. You will enjoy sales and be driven to convert student leads into successful applications and enrolments. Working to agreed recruitment strategies, you will play a key role in supporting AUT Online’s end-to-end student journey, ensuring a seamless and effective experience from first enquiry to application and enrolment, through to graduation.
Reporting to the AUT Online Senior Recruitment and Retention Manager, you will work closely with colleagues across AUT Online, including marketing, admissions, and enrolments, as well as academic and programme teams. As AUT Online continues to grow and mature, you can expect a high-cange environment with real scope to shape how we work and improve the student experience.
In supporting AUT’s Te Aronui journey, you will help widen equitable access to online study, including for Māori and Pacific learners, and for those balancing study with work and whānau commitments.
About you | Ko wai koe
If you’re the kind of person who isn’t afraid to try new things, explore bold ideas and inject real energy and passion into the entire university experience – you’ll fit right in.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Sales experience: a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a high-performing sales consultant or student advisor, preferably in higher education
- Proven success: a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales and performance targets within agreed timeframes
- Comfort working in a project environment: the ability to work flexibly and adapt to change in a high-change environment
- A passion for education: experience in higher education is not essential but would be advantageous
- Cultural excellence: a commitment to building team understanding of te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and support for AUT’s Te Aronui journey (https://www.aut.ac.nz/about/maori/auts-commitment-to-Te-Tiriti-o-Waitangi)
As a professional member of staff at AUT, you’ll help keep us moving forward. From improving our services and streamlining our systems to supporting the experiences of students and staff across our campuses. By working collaboratively, solving problems and driving practical improvements, you’ll play a vital role in helping us operate smoothly, raise our profile, and evolve what we do, every day.
You will bring an open, engaging, and collaborative approach, with the flexibility to respond to changing requirements, and actively contribute to a positive and collegial environment. You will demonstrate cultural humility, awareness, and respect when engaging with indigenous peoples and culturally diverse communities. Experience supporting indigenous, equity, or inclusion-focused initiatives is highly desirable.
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
At AUT, you’ll be part of a values-led university that supports you to thrive in your role and career. We offer:
- Flexible working and a strong, caring culture that supports belonging
- Recognition frameworks that reflect your contribution and how you live our values
- The tools and trust to make a meaningful difference every day
- Māori and Pacific development programmes that strengthen our shared purpose
- Cultural capability uplift development programmes for all staff
- Professional development opportunities to keep you moving forward
- Free gym membership
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
Along with your CV – please ensure to submit a cover letter which a) explains why this role (and AUT) is of interest, and b) addresses how you feel you meet some, or all, of the key criteria listed above.
Please feel free to add any further comments you feel may also support your application. All applications must be submitted through the online application process.
Further Information | Pārongo Anō
- Start Date: October 2026
- Salary Range | Ngā Utu: $76,000 - $102,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
- For further information: please send us an enquiry here or call 09 921 9499
Closing Date | Te rā aukati: 31st August 2026, 11:55pm
Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 96354
Please note: the official title for this role is AUT Online Programme Advisor. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as we aim to make appointments before the end of the year.
Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week.
Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.
With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.
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