Tautāwhi | Administrator

Te Tari Pūhanga Tukanga Matū | Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Part-time (20 hours per week) 0.53 FTE
• Fixed-term position until 28 April 2026

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
We are seeking a dedicated Department Administrator to oversee the administration of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes within the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering. This role involves providing efficient and professional administrative support to both academic and administrative teams, ensuring smooth programme operations and departmental efficiency.

As the Department Administrator you will:

• Effectively administer the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes of the Department.
• Provide efficient and professional administrative support to the Academic and the Administrative teams.
• Provide frontline services, welcoming visitors, and ensure up to date information is communicated through a variety of media.
• Liaising with the community and other networks regarding events, seminars, and functions.

Mōu | Who You Are
You will be an experienced Administrator with at least 5 years experience, with a background in a business or education-related environment (preferably in a large organisation) and will have the following:

• Competence in all Microsoft Office programmes including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Competence in use of electronic mail programmes (e.g. Microsoft Outlook).
• Knowledge of and experience using and managing database systems and internet research techniques.
• Ability to plan, develop and maintain electronic and paper-based filing systems.
• Knowledge of meeting and minute taking protocols.
• Experience in organising functions and other events.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
The Department of Chemical and Process Engineering is a tight-knit, forward-thinking team that supports both teaching and research excellence. We're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about creating a smooth and successful experience for our ākonga and academic staff alike. If you're energised by a role that combines detail-driven administration with people-focused service, this is your place to shine!

For more information on our team visit us here.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. 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: 30 May 2025 (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.