Administrator - Christchurch

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, CHRISTCHURCH

ŌTĀKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA, ŌTAUTAHI

The role / Te mahi

In this role, supporting the Christchurch Health and Development Study you are the go-to person for a wide range of admin tasks—handling correspondence, providing committee support, making travel bookings and managing confidential records with care. Using University systems, you keep databases up to date, pull useful reports, and manage financial tasks like reimbursements and invoicing.

Your skills and experience / Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys playing a key role in keeping operations running smoothly. You will bring proven experience from a fast-paced, complex administrative setting, along with top-tier proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. You will provide seamless and high-level committee support with accurate and polished minutes. You are a great listener with a genuine commitment to outstanding customer service, and you are known for being adaptable and flexible when things change. A critical thinker with a passion for continuous improvement, you’re always looking for smarter ways to work and better outcomes for everyone involved. Other key strengths include :

• An eager learner; able to navigate new systems and process with ease.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail.
• An ongoing commitment to positive outcomes for our students and staff.
• Independence and initiative.
• Work proactively and supportively within a team to create a positive culture.
• Commitment to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and Pasifika values.

If you have outstanding organisation and administration skills and want to be part of a team providing essential administration support to our leading academics, researchers and future health workforce – we want you to join our team!

About our team / Mō te tīma

The Divisional Services and Administration Team on the Christchurch campus is made up of over 40 highly skilled professionals responsible for delivering outstanding student and staff experiences through high quality, effective operational service delivery and administrative support. We are a strong, supportive whanau mahi (work family) who are proud of the work we do as the largest workforce in the university, spanning every corner of the motu.

Further details / Pūroko

This is a part time (18.75 hours per week), fixed term position for 2 years based on the Christchurch campus.

The appointment range for this role is Level 4 $63,508 to $68,185. Top of Range $73,640 (pro-rata).

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

We are also seeking candidates for Kaiwhakahaere Tari positions, which support the implementation of our Māori Strategic Framework. If you are interested in these positions, there will be an opportunity to tell us how you could contribute to a culture of whakawhanaukataka in our workplace through the application process.

The salary range for Kaiwhakahaere Tari roles are $69,931 to $80,285.

The 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.

For further information or to discuss the roles in confidence - please contact Alice Le Petit 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 Sunday 12 October 2025

Additional Information

Contact : Alice Le Petit

Position details : Administrator - Job Description

Position details : Kaiwhakahaere Tari - Job Description

Further Information : Department Website

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Location : About Christchurch

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