Admissions Officer

Job Description:

Te Ratonga Ākonga | Student Operations

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Fixed term position till December 2028
• 4 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Admissions Officer? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
As an Admissions Officer, you will help future students take the next step towards university study by assessing domestic and international applications, interpreting admission requirements, and providing accurate advice to applicants and stakeholders. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will support informed admission decisions and contribute to a positive student experience. This is a varied and rewarding role for a motivated individual who enjoys working in a dynamic environment.

Mōu | Who You Are

You are a detail oriented and customer focused professional with strong research, communication and problem-solving skills. You can interpret complex information, manage competing priorities and make sound, accurate decisions.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in administration, preferably within a tertiary education or similar environment.
• Experience assessing applications, qualifications, or documentation against established requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate issues and support decision-making.
• Experience using student management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines, maintain accurate and confidential records, and contribute to team success.
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

A bachelor’s degree at NZQA Level 7 or equivalent is required. Knowledge of tertiary qualifications, international education systems, te reo Māori and tikanga would be advantageous.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
We are a highly collaborative team dedicated to delivering an exceptional student experience. With students at the centre of everything we do, we work together to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

In this role, you will work closely with the Admissions Team Leader and wider Admissions team, as well as academic and professional staff, the Future Students Tema, Scholarships teams, University agents, applicants, and external education stakeholders. Through these partnerships, you will help deliver a consistent, efficient, and student-centred admissions experience while supporting prospective students on their journey to UC.

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.

• 4 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• flexible working arrangement
• 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 in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

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: 13 November 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 your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.

Please note, this is an onsite position.