Admissions Adviser

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi 

We are on the lookout for four fixed-term Admission Advisers. This is a pivotal role because they provide support and advice to prospective students, agents, and other stakeholders about the University’s courses and entry requirements. This role will also process applications and associated documentation for university admission according to a set entry criteria and within agreed timeframes.

The roles are full-time, 37.5 hours per week, on a fixed-term basis until the end of December 2024. The salary range is $58,300 - $62,400 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. 

For more information, please view the position description.

About you | He kōrero mōu 

You will be comfortable working in a high volume environment, all while not sacrificing the quality of the interactions with your customers and stakeholders. Working with people will be something you enjoy and being able to make considered decisions, in line with policies and procedures will come naturally.

If you’re unsure if you tick all the boxes, but have a fantastic attitude and can learn skills quickly, please submit an application – we’re interested in speaking with you to see if we could support and train you.

Important Skills | Nga Pūkenga Motuhake 

• Customer and stakeholder service: the driving force behind your decisions and activities.
• Interpersonal effectiveness: clear and constructive communication and behaviours influencing others and inspiring cooperation and achievement.
• Change and innovation: Initiate, facilitate, and support our work.
• Decision Making: Asking questions, gathering and analysing information, generating solutions, making decisions, and taking action is what we do.
• Data management and high computer skills.
• Navigating and following multi-steps processes.

About the team | Mō tō mātou rōpū 

Our leaders are committed to ensuring you can grow and develop your skillset and career. We place great emphasis on ensuring that we foster a culture that, although busy, is supportive and enjoyable. Working with a wide variety of stakeholders across the University means that you’ll be able to grow your relationships and understanding.

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 itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

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

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

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of 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 21/05/2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Anne-Sophie Adelys via [email protected] for more information. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

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

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz