Schools' Liaison Coordinator

Schools' Liaison Office | TARI TAKAWAENGA KURA

DIVISION OF EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT | TE RINGA TORO

The role | Te mahi

This is a wonderful opportunity for a coordinator to join the University of Otago's Schools' Liaison team.

The role is based on campus in our friendly and collegial Otepoti–Dunedin office.

You will provide administrative support for two Dunedin-based Liaison Officers, assisting with travel arrangements and coordinating regional events.

In addition, you will manage our Campus Tour programme, coordinating tours and managing student tour guides.

Otago's Campus Tours accommodate prospective students and their whanau, as well as school groups visiting the University of Otago.

In your role, you will provide a front-facing point of contact for the public, interacting with prospective students, whanau, teachers, and other Otago staff.

You will communicate directly with secondary school staff and students, organising appointments and fielding enquiries effectively, and ensuring that their needs are met appropriately.

You will work closely with the other two coordinators in the team (Auckland- and Wellington-based) to coordinate dissemination of information and marketing collateral to our offices, schools, and students, as well as provide administrative support for our on-campus programmes.

You will develop and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders such as school career advisers and University staff.

The role has capacity for some travel within Aotearoa New Zealand to support Schools' Liaison events.

Your skills and experience | Ka pukeka me ka wheako

Relevant administration experience and the ability to work independently

A good level of digital competence, including experience using databases and spreadsheets

A positive and collegial attitude, alongside excellent self-management skills

Basic project management or event coordination skills

Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Physical capability (as some work requires the packing and lifting of heavy boxes)

The role may require some evening work and occasional out-of-town travel (you must hold a clean, full driving licence).

Excellent English (both written and spoken) is required.

Proficiency in spoken or written te reo Maori is an advantage.

Further details | Puroko

This is a permanent, part-time role (30 hours per week) based in Otepoti, Dunedin.

Preferred hours of work are 9am–3pm.

The appointment range for this role is $63,508 to $68,185, Top of Range $73,640 (pro rata).

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Rhonda Brodie, Head of Schools' Liaison via the contact details below.

Application | Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button.

Applications quoting reference number

• will close on Sunday, 16 November

Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours.

This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected.

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