Administrator

Full job description

Kia hiwa rā!

At Unitec, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our learners, their family and wider communities. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

Te āheinga: The opportunity

In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for reviewing, managing, entering application documents submitted and enrolling domestic and international applicants. As a key frontline team member, you'll also communicate directly with applicants and occasionally provide face-to-face support to students, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience throughout their application journey.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the role.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You'll have:

An understanding or desire to learn te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and the values and practices of kaupapa Māori

Evidence of active engagement in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces/environments

Strong personal accountabilityand effective workflow management, ensuring tasks are completed with accuracy and efficiency.

Sharp attention to detail, essential for maintaining precision in administrative processes and documentation.

Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.

Proven experience in administrative roles, showcasing your capability in handling a variety of tasks with professionalism.

Proficiency in office software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint), and email.

A flexible and adaptable approach to supporting both planned and ad-hoc tasks across academic support functions.

A strong passion for enhancing the student experience and contributing to initiatives that support student enrolment.

Tā mātau rourou: What we offer

We might be biased but joining us at Unitec will mean you're committing to a work culture that you'll want to be a part of! You'll be working within a close-knit team and will also work closely with other teams across Unitec, giving you plenty of opportunities to get to know the wider group and the chance to give back to tomorrow's generation.

Tono mai: How to Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must be a NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident.

Apply now including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are interested and how you meet the requirements for the role. Application will close on 5th of September at 11:59 pm.

Please note: We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply.

Unitec is a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Disclaimer: This position has been identified as a potential redeployment for kaimahi whose roles have been impacted by a recent change process. As a result, preference and priority will be given to affected kaimahi in the assessment of applications.

Unitec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

Job Details

Reference #

51532

Posted on

06 Aug 2025

Closes on

05 Sep 2025 23:59

Location(s)

Mt Albert

Expertise

Administration

Job level(s)

Entry/graduate, Experienced

Work type(s)

Permanent - Full time