International Recruitment Manager, China supporting the University of Auckland, New Zealand

Grok is looking for a talented professional based in Shanghai, Beijing or Guangzhou to support the University of Auckland’s activities across Greater China. About Grok Global Services Founded in 2005, Grok Global Services is a best-in-class provider of international engagement services for higher education institutions. By joining our team, you will be working in a supportive environment full of like-minded professionals, each committed to advancing the internationalization of higher education institutions from around the world. A pioneer of in-country staffing in the international education sector, Grok remains at the forefront of this model and currently delivers this service across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The company also boasts industry-leading divisions in digital marketing and strategic consulting. About the University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and leading university. It is ranked 67th in the world by QS and in the top 2% globally for Sustainability. Based in cosmopolitan Auckland, 49,000 students are enrolled in programmes across its six faculties and 60-plus research centres, including two large-scale research institutes – the Liggins Institute and Auckland Bioengineering Institute. Each year, there are more than 10,000 international students from over 110 countries studying offshore and on campus. Overview The ideal candidate has extensive experience working in the international education industry, with a background in student outreach and engagement and relationship management. They will be a proactive, data-driven, and results-oriented professional with excellent communication skills, emotional maturity and the ability to build trusted partnerships. The role will primarily focus on market engagement and oversight across China to support multiple engagement channels including families and students, agent and pathway partners, high school networks and institutional partnerships. Other responsibilities include providing data-led market insights, identifying diversification opportunities and making data-driven, strategic recommendations to optimise the University’s engagement in the region. The position involves frequent, sophisticated interaction with administration and faculty from the university, as well as local stakeholders (e.g. Agents, partners and Education New Zealand), and significant travel time is required (40%). Detailed responsibilities - Develop detailed knowledge of the University of Auckland, its programs, admission requirements and application procedures/processes. - Support and contribute to the University’s objectives through market development and in-market engagement activities. - Understanding of the University’s TNE, Diversification and Sustainability strategies. - Maintain detailed knowledge about the education system in New Zealand. - Engage professionally and in a manner that is in keeping with the values, policies and guidelines of New Zealand’s leading education brand. - Promote the University and its programs to prospective students. - Plan and organize stakeholder outreach and engagement activities for prospective students, their parents and counsellors. - Conduct presentations at high schools, colleges, fairs, conferences and other events. - Liaise with applicants throughout the admission process to ensure they are supported and well-informed. - Assist with University of Auckland’s brand presence and messaging in the region (marketing communications, websites and social media) to a high standard. - Support promotion campaigns including targeted promotion of scholarships. - Interact with and support faculty and other senior leadership at the University of Auckland, including visits by delegations. - Prepare regular activity reports, highlighting data-informed opportunities, challenges, and solutions. - Keep abreast with market developments and provide regular data-informed market intelligence and ins…