UoA Online Portfolio/ Product Manager

Waipapa Taumata Rau| The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. 

As part of the University’s strategic growth initiatives, UoA Online – University of Auckland Online brings to market a suite of fully online postgraduate degrees, programmes, micro-credentials and online courses, which increase the accessibility to our world-class education globally.  Our team partners with leading academics to co-create high-quality online learning experiences.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking a UoA Online Portfolio/ Product Manager to manage and drive the performance of one of UoA Online’s three portfolios, which consists of online and hybrid postgraduate degrees, programmes, micro-credentials, online courses and other online learning products. 

The Portfolio/Product Manager plays a key strategic role in shaping the University’s online offering. They work in close partnership with faculties and academic leaders, bringing deep insight into online learning markets and the University’s capabilities to co-design, develop, and take to market a compelling and competitive portfolio and product roadmap.

This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end product lifecycle, from identifying market opportunities and co-creating high-quality programmes with leading academics, through to enabling world-class online learning experience, ensuring launch readiness, and overseeing ongoing product operations.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Product Management, Strategy & Planning - Apply strong product management expertise to translate UoA Online’s growth strategy into a product roadmap/portfolio pipeline and develop business cases with leading subject matter experts for new online products (master’s degrees, micro-credentials or online courses) and/or enhancements to deliver growth. Evaluate new product ideas and contribute to high-level go-to-market strategies and compelling value propositions.
• Stakeholder and Relationship Management - develop and maintaining strong collegial relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including partnering with academic staff, Faculties and central service divisions, ensuring alignment and effective communication of services, strategies, and plans.
• Operational Management - Responsible for the cross-functional management of the UoA Online Portfolio of offerings, through the management of multiple streams of activity necessary to continually launch new programme offerings.
• Continuous Improvement - Incorporate continuous improvement objectives into development plans and annual goals, actively undertaking projects for the advancement of UoA Online. 
• Financial Management - Responsible for the financial viability assessment and financial management of the learning design (including media production) costs associated with the UoA Online Portfolio and any associated projects.
• Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Actively protect, participate and promote the University’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, to achieve equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.

Please note this is a full-time (37.5 hours/ week) position on a fixed-term contract for 12 months with a salary range of $103,601 - $119,500 per annum, depending on skills & experience.

For more information, please see the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

• You thrive in fast-paced environments and bring a sharp eye for detail and accuracy. An agile, solutions-focused mindset is essential, and broad experience in product portfolio, project, and financial management will be an advantage.
• You’re a clear and confident communicator – both written and verbal – with strong interpersonal skills. You bring creativity, drive, and initiative to everything you do.
• You’re adept at managing stakeholders and can convey complex ideas in a way that’s easy to understand, including when presenting to senior leadership.
• Highly motivated, self-managing, and exceptionally organised, you excel at planning, coordinating, and managing competing priorities with ease.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Hear more about making Worlds of Difference in your career at the University, our partnership with Māori, our Te Ao Māori principles, our impact, our staff and life in Auckland on our career’s website.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 24th September 2025 to be considered.

To be considered for the role, you must have a current and valid right to work in New Zealand.

Please include a short cover letter outlining why you meet the role's requirements and an up-to-date CV.

You can reach out to Natalie Cryan, Director UoA Online - [email protected] for a confidential conversation. We welcome enquiries but are unable to accept direct email applications.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz