Senior Academic Administrator

Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts is a world-class creative hub with over a century of proud history, offering internationally recognised programmes in design, fine art, Māori visual art, commercial music, and screen arts. We are deeply committed to being a Tiriti-led institution that values the aspirations of tangata whenua and embraces creative innovation.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Academic Administrator to join our Academic Administration team on a fixed-term, one-year contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the heart of academic operations within a highly creative and collaborative environment. This position is based on our Pukeahu campus in Wellington.

Ngā kawenga | What you will do

As the Senior Academic Administrator, you will:

• Oversee and support academic portfolio operations using systems like SMS and CMS.
• Provide high-level administrative support across academic programme delivery, student progress, governance, and quality assurance processes.
• Be a key liaison point for staff, students, and committees – ensuring timely, accurate, and student-focused administrative outcomes.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance, and mentoring to academic administration colleagues.
• Champion continuous improvement, digital fluency, and service excellence within a future-focused university.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience in academic administration (preferably in tertiary education).
• Is highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and an ability to manage complexity and competing priorities.
• Communicates clearly and professionally across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrates maturity, discretion, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Is motivated, collaborative, and committed to service excellence.
• Understands the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and values the diverse communities we serve.

Ngā painga | What we offer

• A supportive, inclusive team culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration.
• Professional development and upskilling opportunities.
• Five university holidays per year in addition to four weeks of annual leave.
• A beautiful, centrally located campus in Wellington – New Zealand’s creative capital.

Appointment will reflect skills and experience with a Grade 5 ($58,038 - $82,006).

If you’re looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment – and want to contribute to the success of future creative leaders – Apply now and be part of a team that makes a difference.