Admissions Advisor

Ngą kʅćoro mŏ tńń rańk – About the role

Work within a small team who are responsible for student admission to the University, entry into qualifications and programme planning. We provide a consistent decision-making approach that is based on a knowledge and understanding of the education sector, is compliant with internal and external requirements. We provide all new students with timely and accurate responses and pride ourselves on excellent customer service.

Salary will be in the range of $71,275 to $84,695 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to these positions. This is a full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description. All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

As a people person you will enjoy interacting and communicating with a diverse group of individuals as they embark on their application to enrolment journey.You will enjoy an environment where you are progressing applicants through their applications whilst continuously looking for ways to improve the student experience. Your critical thinking will be essential to this role as you will be expected to continuously implement business and system changes that positively impact our processing targets and assist students to reach enrolment.

You will understand the need to maintain a high work performance within tight timeframes and will put the customer in the centre of what you do. Your positive and friendly personality will put students at ease as they make decisions on their programmes and papers in accordance with their selected qualification and the University regulations.

Ko wai mńt? – Who are we?

The Admissions Office team sits within the Student Systems and Administration Division of the University. The Division provides a comprehensive range of student services which support the recruitment, admission, enrolment and success of University of Waikato students. We are committed to providing an excellent student experience and welcome new ideas, encouragingour teams to provide feedback on current practice and offer suggestions for innovative ways of improving processes.

He aha ńgń take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research.Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

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Applications Close on Sunday 30th November 2025

Requisition Number : #LI-DNI

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