Senior Manager Student Counselling & Mental Health

About the role

The Senior Manager will lead AUT's Student Counselling and Mental Health service, shaping an integrated wellbeing environment for over 26,000 students. Reporting to the Student Services and Administration directorate, you will guide a multidisciplinary team across three campuses, with a primary base at the City Campus.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for student counselling and mental health services.
• Develop and implement initiatives that improve quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of support.
• Collaborate with wider student services, academic units, and external partners to embed wellbeing across the student journey.
• Oversee service delivery across AUT's three campuses, ensuring consistency and compliance with relevant standards.
• Lead continuous improvement, data‑driven decision‑making, and performance reporting.

Required profile

• Significant senior leadership experience in counselling, mental health, or student wellbeing services.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a higher‑education setting.
• Strong strategic planning and change‑management capabilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusive practice.

Required skills

What we offer

• Purpose‑driven work supporting student health and wellbeing.
• Collaborative university environment with a new purpose‑built health and counselling centre (Mōwai).
• Competitive staff benefits and professional development opportunities.