University of Auckland an attractive employer

The University of Auckland has received the 2012 Randstad Award for the most attractive employer in the Education sector.

It was also named in eighth place in the overall rankings for the most attractive large New Zealand employers.

Human Resources Director, Kath Clarke, who accepted the award on behalf of the University at the Randstad Awards dinner on 3 May, was delighted – for very good reasons.

“This is not an award for which organisations can apply,” said Kath. “It is an entirely independent award, based on a large public opinion survey.

“It is a wonderful affirmation of the efforts we have been making to ensure that the University is a vital and vibrant place to work and to respond to feedback from the staff surveys. One of our aims is to create a culture where people are supported to develop their potential and achieve what they aspire to."

The draft strategic plan has an emphasis on people and objectives that will help us focus on making the University a great place to work - for current staff and for the young people who will be commencing their careers over the next few years, with different expectations from those of previous generations.

“It is very positive that New Zealanders are recognising that universities – and this one in particular – are excellent places to work and achieve career aspirations."