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Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityThis is so much more than a coordination position, “Business not as usual” is our ethos, so you’ll be a mover and shaker, ready to work effectively and efficiently by harnessing the University processes and systems and leveraging the fantastic relationships you’re able to build both internally and externally.Ideally, you will bring with you an understanding of, or prior experience working with tangata whenua and/or Pacific Peoples and will be able to bring your own experiences to help to fine tune what and how we do things. Our team’s strengths are in its diversity, interdisciplinary /inter-institutional collaborations, and the culturally safe space we have created.This is a great opportunity to kick start your career in research support with a clear career pathway for a talented Research Operations Coordinator to work towards a senior and even ultimately a manager research support/operations role. You will have the support of the wider team across the CoRE and the host faculty to gain experience and develop your career in research support.Key accountabilities include:Support the Pouwhakarite | Māori Strategy Support Adviser with the organisation of our Māori summer research programme.Liaise with relevant stakeholders and coordinate events including outreach and education activities with our Māori and Pacific communities. This may include attending outreach events across the country.Track and manage expenditure for events to keep them within budgetOrganisation of travel and accommodation for approved internal and external stakeholders.Provide administrative support to the Operations Manager and team, including the organisation of governance, advisory group and other meetings, document production, diary managementSupport with purchasing, receipting, set-up, and activation of suppliers, ensuring alignment with financial policy and Centre values.This is a part-time (22.5 hours per week, 0.6 FTE), fixed term role until 31/12/2028, in the first instance. Subject to confirmation of ongoing funding, the fixed term period may be extended.The working pattern is flexible and may be agreed with the manager to fit in with family or other commitments.The remuneration is $68,101 - $79,300 per annum, pro rata, dependent on skills and experience.For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the teamYou will be working with the Research Operations Manager, Centre Co-Directors, Pouwhakarite, Pou Tikanga, Pacific Portfolio Coordinator and Senior Research Operations Coordinator at Pūtahi Manawa | Healthy Hearts for Aotearoa New Zealand Centre of Research Excellence. We are all passionate about the mission and values of our Centre and working together to really make a difference. You will also be a part of the Research Services community at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences with opportunities to participate in all our training and social events.He kōrero mōu | About youYou’ll have the ability to quickly pick up University systems, and you’ll be comfortable working independently or with others. Innovation will be a strength of yours, and you’ll be confident to contribute to our aim to disrupt the status quo.You will have:3-4 years’ experience in the research management sector working with several stakeholders OR the equivalent experience working for complex organisation, with project coordination or financial administration experienceProven customer service experienceCulturally responsive, ideally with experience working with Māori and Pacific communities and stakeholdersExcellent communication skills and spoken and written EnglishProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and ExcelYour coordination and organisational skills will be imperative to your success, you’ll know what is happening, who needs to give you what and when by. You’ll have the ability to follow up but the emotional intelligence to decide when and how to do this.Naturally, with the mahi we do here, you’ll share in our vision and goals and have the health of our people at the heart of what you do.Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balanceCareer development programmesA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave6.75% superannuation schemeFor more information, please visit Staff Benefits.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 6 October 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.Please reach out to Linda Fotherby via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email. #LI-DNI
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Closing: Oct 21, 2026 |
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Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are seeking a compassionate and reliable Animal Technician to join the Liggins Institute on an 8-month fixed-term basis, supporting a research study focused on improving lifelong health through world-leading science. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who is passionate about animal welfare, enjoys working in a research environment, and takes pride in maintaining high standards of care and accuracy.Working closely with an experienced research team, you will play an important role in the daily care and welfare of research animals, assisting with study procedures and ensuring accurate record-keeping throughout the project. Full training will be provided for study-specific procedures.Key responsibilities:Provide high-quality daily care, feeding, weighing, and welfare monitoring of research animals.Maintain accurate records, databases, and study documentation.Assist with sample and tissue collection, blood sampling, and metabolic assessments.Prepare treatments, consumables, and study materials as required.Support behavioural, physiological, and metabolic testing activities.Maintain high standards of hygiene, animal husbandry, and facility compliance.Contribute to health and safety practices and participate in research team meetings.This is a fulltime, fixed term position until 30 June 2027The salary range for these roles are $63,600 - $79,300 depending on skills and experienceFor more detailed information, please refer to the position descriptionHe kōrero mōu | About youYou are someone who cares about animal welfare and thrives in a collaborative environment. You bring a meticulous approach to your work, strong organisational skills and the ability to follow protocols with care and precision. You enjoy supporting research and are comfortable balancing practical animal care responsibilities with accurate data collection and administration.With experience gained through animal care, laboratory environments, tertiary study, or industry work, you'll be keen to contribute to meaningful research that has the potential to improve health outcomes for future generations. You will also bring:Experience caring for animals, ideally within a research, laboratory, agricultural, or veterinary environment.Knowledge and understanding of animal welfare principles and regulations.Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.Competency using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel/Word/Powerpoint.Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.Previous experience working with laboratory animals would be advantageous.Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balanceCareer development programmesA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave6.75% superannuation schemeFor more information, please visit Staff Benefits.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of 14 October 2026 and include an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you will bring to this role.If you have any questions, please email Steffi Freudlsperger via [email protected] note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications via email #LI-DNI
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Closing: Oct 29, 2026 |
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Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Clinic Administrator to support the University of Auckland Optometry Clinic within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.You will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of our student-led teaching clinic. This role is responsible for patient support, administration, reception, and the daily activities that keep our busy and diverse clinic running smoothly. Supporting our Optometry Clinic, you'll enjoy a variety of tasks, work with a diverse patient population, and be part of a unique environment that delivers high-quality clinical services while helping students achieve the clinical competencies required for course completion.In essence, you'll be helping to support the training and development of the future allied health workforce.Key responsibilities includeFront-of-house and reception responsibilities.Liaising with patients and providing information about our services.Appointment scheduling and diary management across multiple user groups.Invoice processing and payment collection.Processing external claims.Managing Healthlink referrals to Health NZ and other external agencies.Ensuring patient confidentiality protocols and requirements are adhered to.Obtaining and maintaining appropriate consent and documentation prior to service delivery.Supporting clinical teams with the preparation and distribution of clinical correspondence.Maintaining Health and Safety standards in line with University and legislative requirements.This is a fulltime, permanent positionThe salary range for this role is $61,701 - $71,000 depending on skills and experience.For more detailed information, please refer to the position descriptionHe kōrero mōu | About youYou'll have experience in a busy administration, reception or customer-facing role and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. In addition, you'll bring:Previous experience in the health sector would be advantageous.Experience processing financial transactions.Experience using patient management systems or similar databases.Experience supporting multiple Optometry services or comparable clinical environments.Strong proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.A professional and confident phone manner.Excellent organisational skills and a strong commitment to providing outstanding service.Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balanceCareer development programmesA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave6.75% superannuation schemeFor more information, please visit Staff Benefits.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of 2 October and include an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you will bring to this role.If you have any questions, please email Clivenn Naepi via [email protected] note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications via email #LI-DNI
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Closing: Oct 22, 2026 |
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Job DescriptionMō tō mātou rōpū | About the team The Student Hubs team is the physical gateway to Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland. We provide a welcoming, friendly, and mana-enhancing service for future and current students across their student journey. At Student Hubs, our work is guided by the following values that reflect our commitment to collaboration, leadership, learning and community: Mana Enhancing: We’re a place for uplifting interaction Service Excellence: We’re professional, accurate and responsive Manaakitanga: We listen, respect, understand and care Whanaungatanga: We connect, partner and strengthen relationships Kaitiakitanga: We guide, support and see things through. We deliver a wide range of services to support students on their journey at Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland. Our primary function is to deliver high quality in-person and online services that support students holistically. Our services include: Guidance and advice on being a student, Navigation of the University systems, spaces and processes, Information about study options, Support with applications and enrolments, Library & Student IT services. Our Hub Assistants provide a high standard of customer service, assistance and advice across a wide range of enquiries, helping current and prospective students to successfully navigate aspects of their student journey at the University of Auckland. Our team of Hub Assistants operate in a front-facing role being the first point of contact for our services. He kōrero mōu | About you We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team of Hub Assistants who: Are strong team players who work well in a team environment and are also self-starters, Demonstrate good customer service skills, Have the ability to solve problems creatively, Work well in a fast-paced, dynamic and professional environment, Demonstrate empathy and care for others, Bring a positive attitude and strong work ethic that align with our values. Tai Tonga Student Hub opportunities: Vacancy 1 Shift Pattern: Tuesday - Friday 12:00PM-8:00PM Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM Type: Permanent Position (37.5 Hours) Vacancy 2 Shift Pattern: Sunday 9:00AM-5:00PM Monday - Wednesday 9:00AM-5:00PM Type: Permanent Part-Time Position (30 Hours) We are also recruiting for casual positions. The salary range for this role is $56,550 - $62,900 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. For more information about the Hub Assistant role, please refer to the Position Description. 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. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of Wednesday 7th October 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experience required. Please note that we may close the job advertisement earlier if we find suitable candidates before the end date. Cover Letter: As we do not use AI for screening or psychometric testing, we will be using your cover letter to assist us in longlisting, so we encourage you to be as authentic as possible and be mindful when using AI. Phone Screening: To assist us with shortlisting for interviews, we may be giving you a quick call. If you receive our call during an inconvenient time, please let us know and we will be happy to call you back. The call may be displayed as an unknown number. Interviews: We will be conducting interviews on Wednesday 14th October. You will need to be available on this day to be considered for these positions. As we are working within a short recruitment timeframe, we recommend having your references ready early in the process. The start date will be Wednesday 9th November and there will be a two-week, full-time training and induction programme primarily based in the City Campus. Please reach out to the hiring team via [email protected] with any questions about the role. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email. #LI-DNI
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Closing: Oct 30, 2026 |
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The OpportunityAre you seeking an opportunity to put your broad employment relations experience into practice in a leadership role with Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington? Lead the University’s employment law, employment relations, collective bargaining and HR policy work. This is the opportunity to shape modern and practical employment frameworks, agreements, policies and bargaining approaches. Join the Te Pūmanawa Tāngata - Human Resources Leadership Team and help build capability, manage risk and strengthen relationships across the University. Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the RoleTe Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is seeking a Manu Tāiko - Associate Director, Employment Law and Employment Relations to lead the University’s employment law & employment relations team. Working as a member of the Te Pūmanawa Tāngata - Human Resources Leadership team you will lead our specialist team responsible for the University’s employment matters, collective bargaining and HR policy functions. You and your team will provide trusted strategic, legal and operational advice to senior leaders, managers and HR colleagues, helping shape key organisational decisions and navigate complex and/or high-risk employment matters. Working closely with the Manu Tāiko - Associate Director, People Operations, you will strengthen case-management capability, maintain the University’s employment agreements and employment documentation, and support the effective implementation of bargaining outcomes.This is a rare opportunity to shape the University’s employment relations frameworks and approach to collective bargaining, employment agreements and workplace policy and employment risk management. Working across the University, you will build strong relationships with senior leaders, unions, Legal Services and HR colleagues, strengthen employment law and case-management capability, and deliver work with visible and lasting impact.Ō pūmanawa - About YouWe are looking for a credible and pragmatic leader with:Extensive employment relations experience, including leading complex and high-risk employment matters and working with employment law specialists.Proven experience leading or playing a senior role in collective bargaining and building constructive relationships with unions and senior stakeholders.Strong knowledge of employment law and employment relations practice, human resources principles, with the ability to translate legal risk into practical organisational advice.Demonstration people leadership experience, including developing capability and leading specialist teams.Proven influencing and negotiation skills, with the judgement to provide clear and practical advice.Excellent written and oral communication skills.A commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.The ability to work within a diverse, complex, and large employer. Role Description: Click here to see further information. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.Close date for vacancy: 5pm, 28 October 2026.Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Kate Tibbitts, Chief People Officer (022 014 2630, [email protected]).How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.About UsMō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.
Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.
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Are you passionate about wellbeing and looking for casual work to build around your study?Have you got strong communication and interpersonal skills?Can you attend training from 10-12 February 2027?Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting Wellbeing Navigators to join the Student Wellbeing team on a casual contract. The role of a Wellbeing Navigator is to provide peer wellbeing support through engaging students in conversation and activities. It is also to empower students to make the most of support that can enhance their personal wellbeing, e.g. self-help resources and services available at University. Key responsibilities:Wellbeing Navigators are expected to: Welcome students and actively engage them in conversation, activities and the wider Bubble community. Provide peer wellbeing support.Assist students to access appropriate support services and make referrals when required. Promote social connection, belonging, and engagement among students.Respond appropriately to disrespectful, disruptive, or unsafe behaviour, seeking support when required. Promote healthy, balanced and sustainable approaches to wellbeing.Facilitate activities and maintain spaces that are inclusive, positive and socially engaging.Promote Manawa Ora-Student Wellbeing through lecture presentations, events, the Student Support Hub, and the Student Equity and Wellbeing social media account. Attend training and team meetings throughout the year.Respond to communication from supervisor and manager. Complete timesheets and other required administrative tasks accurately and on time. Support the implementation of Ki te rā: Student Wellbeing Outcomes Framework. Ō pūmanawa - About youKey requirements:Current student at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellbeing. Available to attend training from 10-12 February 2027. Available to work 3-6 hours per week during Trimester 1 and 2 teaching periods. Reliable and able to attend rostered shifts, meetings, and training. Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in a tertiary education context. Experience in peer support, mentoring, facilitation, customer service, or other people-focused roles. Knowledge of, or interest in, student wellbeing and the university environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and sound judgement. Ability to work respectfully with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and identities, including Māori, Pasifika, rainbow, gender-diverse, refugee-background, disabled, and international communities.Adaptable, collaborative, and able to work effectively in a team environment. Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page. Close date for vacancy: 23 October 2026.Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Amelia Cameron ([email protected]).How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.About UsMō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.
Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.
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Te Rōpū Pāpori | EngagementLocated in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand Permanent position, 37.5 hours per week 5 weeks annual leave + 5 days university holidays $108,459 – $134,900 p.a Generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%) This is an opportunity for an internationally experienced education and sales leader to shape an integrated recruitment and conversion portfolio across markets, relationships and the student decision journey. Āu Mahi | What You Will Do You will lead the University of Canterbury’s (UC) international student recruitment and conversion portfolio and its contribution to the University’s wider enrolment goals. Your portfolio includes International Recruitment Market Managers, Future Student Advisers and engagement expertise, with activity extending across onshore and offshore teams, representatives, agents and partners. You will work alongside peer leaders in a deliberately flat and collaborative leadership model. Success will come through influence, credibility and trusted relationships. Set and deliver international recruitment, sales and conversion strategies aligned with UC’s enrolment goals. Lead, coach and connect a globally distributed team, creating clarity and accountability while empowering people to use their judgement. Translate market intelligence, pipeline data and student behaviour into focused activity and measurable enrolment outcomes. Strengthen the end-to-end international student journey and reduce hand-offs between recruitment and conversion. Build influential, loyal and mutually valuable relationships with education agents, institutional partners, government bodies, schools and other stakeholders. Guide market planning, channel performance, resource deployment and continuous improvement. Advocate for your people and portfolio while contributing constructively to shared decisions and wider Future Students priorities. Represent UC confidently in international markets and strengthen its reputation as a compelling destination for students. International travel is an important part of this role. You must be willing and able to travel to China and South Asia approximately three to four times each year, with trips generally lasting around two weeks. Mōu | Who You Are You are a commercially astute international education professional who understands that student recruitment is both a relationship business and a disciplined sales operation. You create direction, earn trust across cultures and enable capable people to perform at their best. You will be able to demonstrate experience in: Substantial international education experience, ideally across student recruitment, admissions, conversion, partnerships or market development. Sales leadership, including ownership of targets, pipelines, market plans and conversion performance. Leading global, offshore or geographically dispersed teams. Understanding international student decision-making and the recruitment journey from first engagement through to enrolment. Leading through influence and inspiring commitment across cultures, functions and organisational boundaries. A coaching and advocacy-based leadership style that sets expectations and supports accountability without micromanaging. Using data, market intelligence and commercial judgement to make sound decisions. Developing high-trust stakeholder relationships and negotiating effectively in complex international environments. Balancing clear portfolio accountability with shared leadership and collective success. An alignment with our organisation’s values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment. Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With Future Students includes domestic student recruitment and international student recruitment. Together the team successfully builds the profile and reputation of UC as an outstanding, world-class learning environment that supports the pursuit of excellence, attracts a diversity of talent and investment and continuously reinforces the value of UC qualifications and experience. For more information about our team, please visit us here. Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued. 5 weeks annual leave + 5 days university holidays generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%) flexible working arrangements professional development opportunities supportive working environment a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel on-campus staff discounts living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand a unique working environment on a beautiful campus, with access to UC facilities such as the UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates, plus onsite cafés and eateries. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ The closing date for this position is: 16 October 2026 (midnight, NZ time)Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date. Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume. Please note, we do not accept applications by email. However, we are happy to answer queries about the application process; please forward these to [email protected]. You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency, or hold a valid New Zealand work visa, to be considered for this role. Please note, this role is based in Ōtautahi Christchurch and requires regular international travel. Job Details Reference # 34162 Posted on 02 Oct 2026 Closes on 16 Oct 2026 23:55 Location(s) Christchurch Expertise General Mgmt/Executive, Marketing, Sales / Relationship Management Job level(s) Management Work type(s) Continuing (Permanent) full-time More details (document) PD_Manager of Future Student International.pdf Position description 1 Position description 2 Position description 3 Position description 4
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Te Rōpū Pāpori | EngagementLocated in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand Permanent position, 37.5 hours per week $95,784 - $116,911p.a. 5 weeks annual leave + 5 days university holidays Generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%) This is a varied senior operational role for an accomplished administration leader who can organise people, processes and information to help UC deliver an excellent experience for future students in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world. Āu Mahi | What You Will Do You will provide day-to-day leadership of the Future Students coordination function and line-manage three Future Students Coordinators. You will bring structure, pace and consistency to a broad portfolio of operational administration supporting student recruitment, conversion and engagement, including international recruitment activity. You will be part of the Future Students leadership team, working alongside peer leaders in a collaborative structure. This role combines people leadership with hands-on operational expertise: Lead the daily coordination function, allocating and prioritising work across the team to meet changing demands, deadlines and service expectations. Oversee a varied programme of operational administration spanning recruitment activities, conversion, CRM, communications, events, visits and stakeholder engagement. Ensure processes are policy-driven, well documented and applied consistently, with appropriate controls, records, escalation pathways and attention to risk. Maintain service continuity and quality through clear workflows, cross-training, shared coverage and practical performance standards. Coordinate operational support for international recruitment, including education agent agreements and commissions, partner records, communications and programme administration. Support prospective-student enquiry, conversion and engagement activity, including shared inboxes, campaigns, offer-acceptance initiatives and outsourced services. Coach and develop coordinators, create role clarity, monitor capability and provide constructive guidance on complex or high-priority work. Use data, reporting and frontline insight to identify problems, improve customer experience and introduce more efficient, innovative ways of working. Mōu | Who You Are You are a highly organised and adaptable senior administration or operations professional who enjoys making complex services work well. Detailed and policy-minded, you can move confidently between people leadership, workflow management and hands-on delivery. You bring ideas for improvement, but also the discipline to implement them effectively. You will be able to demonstrate experience in: At least five years’ senior experience in administration, operational coordination, student recruitment, customer service, relationship management, marketing, communications or a related field. Managing or leading people, including allocating work, balancing capacity, setting expectations, coaching performance and building team capability. Applying high-level administrative and coordination skills across multiple operational functions, projects or workstreams simultaneously. Working within policies, procedures and regulatory requirements while maintaining accurate records, documentation, data quality and operational controls. Identifying process improvements and introducing practical innovations, efficiencies, automation or better ways of delivering services. Using CRM systems, databases, digital communication tools and Microsoft Office applications to support workflows, reporting and decision-making. Supporting student recruitment or international education operations, including prospective-student communications, conversion activity, agent processes or stakeholder programmes. Building trusted relationships and communicating clearly with colleagues, students, agents, partners and other internal and external stakeholders. An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment. Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With Future Students includes domestic student recruitment and international student recruitment. Together the team successfully builds the profile and reputation of UC as an outstanding, world-class learning environment that supports the pursuit of excellence, attracts a diversity of talent and investment and continuously reinforces the value of UC qualifications and experience. For more information about our team, please visit us here. Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued. 5 weeks annual leave + 5 days university holidays generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%) flexible working arrangements professional development opportunities supportive working environment a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel on-campus staff discounts living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand a unique working environment on a beautiful campus, with access to UC facilities such as the UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates, plus onsite cafés and eateries. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ The closing date for this position is: Friday16 October 2026 (midnight, NZ time)Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date. Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume. Please note, we do not accept applications by email. However, we are happy to answer queries about the application process; please forward these to [email protected]. You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency, or hold a valid New Zealand work visa, to be considered for this role. Please note, this role is based in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Job Details Reference # 34164 Posted on 02 Oct 2026 Closes on 16 Oct 2026 23:55 Location(s) Christchurch Expertise Administration Job level(s) Experienced Work type(s) Continuing (Permanent) full-time More details (document) PD_Senior Future Students Coordinator.pdf Position description 1 Position description 2 Position description 3 Position description 4
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