Logistics Coordinator

Job Description:

Lead accommodation operations, facilities, staff and administration to deliver a safe, welcoming and high-quality student living experience.

Mō te tūka | The role

As our Accommodation Logistics Coordinator, you'll play a key role in ensuring our accommodation facilities operate smoothly while creating a positive experience for students living on campus. Based in our Accommodation Services team, you'll lead a team of Housekeepers and Night Managers, oversee facilities and maintenance activities, coordinate accommodation operations, and provide operational support that contributes to a safe and supportive student community.

Some tasks of the role include:

• Leading and supporting customer service delivery and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinating facilities management, maintenance, cleaning programmes and accommodation inspections
• Managing accommodation operations, including procurement, inventory and conference support
• Leading, supervising and developing accommodation staff
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers
• Providing operational, administrative and Health & Safety support across Accommodation Services
• Supporting accommodation-related events and activities, including occasional work outside normal business hours
• Providing after-hours operational support, including responding to critical incidents and assisting Accommodation Managers with on-call and emergency response requirements

This is a hands-on, fully campus-based role with plenty of variety, working alongside students, staff and external providers to maintain high service standards and support the day-to-day running of our accommodation environment. The role also requires flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend events, and participation in after-hours response arrangements to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and the smooth operation of accommodation services.

Mahi & Wāhi / Utu | Work pattern, location & salary

This permanent role is based at our Lincoln Campus and works 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE).

The salary for this position is $70,000 - $78,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Kā tino Pūkeka/Whēako | Essential skills/experience for the role

To be successful in the role you will have

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, hospitality, facilities management or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in accommodation, facilities, operational or similar service environments, including administrative coordination
• Proven ability to lead or supervise staff and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong organisational, administrative and computer skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Sound problem-solving skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and experience working in a fast-paced environment
• A commitment to providing outstanding service, building positive relationships, and contributing to a collaborative team culture aligned with Lincoln University values
• Flexibility for occasional work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.

Kā hua ka riro ki a koe | What's in it for you?

Join a supportive, inclusive community that values diversity, wellbeing, and professional growth. Benefits include:

• Flexible, family‑friendly work + free on‑site parking
• Professional development & mentorship to grow your career
• Generous leave entitlements – six weeks of paid leave per year (based on 1.0 FTE)
• Annual salary reviews to recognise your contribution
• Contributions toward eye tests and prescription eyewear
• Free, confidential wellbeing support through Clearhead (EAP)
• Southern Cross employee benefits
• Access to on‑campus gym with discounted membership
• On‑site early childhood centre with staff discounts
• A vibrant campus lifestyle with cafés, green spaces, and a sense of community

Mō mātou | About us

Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki | Lincoln University is a specialist institution dedicated to impactful research and higher education that supports land-based industries in New Zealand and globally.

Our campus sits at the heart of the Lincoln research precinct, complemented by university-owned farms and research stations that blend education, research, and hands-on learning. At Lincoln, students are at the heart of everything we do, empower them to grow their potential and contribute to a more sustainably productive world through world-class teaching and research.

As a progressive university with an ambitious vision, we value a professional workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. Our staff engage with students, parents, government, iwi, and external stakeholders, upholding Lincoln University’s reputation through their work.

Our Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments begin with mana whenua. We honour our special relationship with Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki and Te Taumutu Rūnanga, embedded in our He Tūtohinga Whakamātau | Charter of Understanding.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Ready to apply? Submit your CV and a cover letter that highlights your fit - tell us why you want this role and what motivates you to join Lincoln University.

Applications received via email will not be considered, however specific enquiry relating to the role can be made to [email protected]

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels valued and supported, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are only considering applicants who have current unrestricted legal working rights in New Zealand. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Apply now – we will review applications as they are received and may close the advertising early.

View the position description at: https://careers.lincoln.ac.nz