Negotiable Salary
Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Shape the future of global education. Represent Massey University on the world stage by leading International Mobility and Regional Student Recruitment initiatives across the Americas and Europe. We are seeking a dynamic Regional Manager to help drive the University’s internationalisation strategy through effective student recruitment, mobility programme management, and partnership development. About the Role This role leads regional marketing and recruitment activities across designated territories, with a focus on inbound full-degree, study abroad, and outbound mobility initiatives. As the University’s subject matter expert on international student mobility, you will manage both inbound and outbound programmes, cultivate strategic global partnerships, and champion global citizenship opportunities across all three campuses. You will also play a central role in developing and executing regional full-degree recruitment and marketing strategies, leading agent engagement, and enhancing student conversion outcomes. From hosting international delegations to representing Massey at key global events, you will be instrumental in strengthening the University’s global footprint and student experience. The salary band for this position is $80,984 - $113,805 based on skills and experience with preferred location on either our Palmerston North or Albany, Auckland Campus. What You’ll Do With a strong focus on International Mobility, Student Recruitment and Relationship Management, you will: Represent Massey University at key international and domestic recruitment events and activities. Lead and implement International Mobility, Marketing and Recruitment initiatives within your assigned region. Build and nurture strategic relationships with external stakeholders across your region. Support conversion and retention teams by promoting best practices and delivering training where needed. Collaborate with internal teams in developing and executing successful student conversion strategies. Identify opportunities for business development, partnerships, and articulation agreements. Maintain a deep understanding of international market conditions, competitor activity, and emerging trends. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (i.e. International Education, Marketing, Business). Proven experience in International Mobility programme management, and/or International student recruitment. Strategic thinking and the ability to execute plans in a complex, fast-paced environment Strong understanding of regional education markets, including experience managing in-country activities. Good understanding of global education systems and partnership development. Excellent interpersonal, intercultural, and stakeholder engagement skills. Outstanding communication skills and cultural competence in working with diverse global audiences. The employment setting will involve work with people across the lifespan and applicants will be required to comply with the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and the Vulnerable Children (Requirements for Safety Checks of Children’s Workers) Regulations 2015. Ready to Lead Change in Global Recruitment? Apply now and help us drive meaningful international growth through strategic Student Recruitment and successful International Mobility initiatives.