Job Description
Location
Christchurch, Canterbury
Full job description
Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
Part-time 0.73 FTE (27.5 hours per week)
9am - 3pm, Mon - Fri
Permanent position
Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Faculty Administrative Assistant? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
We're looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Administrator to be the welcoming face and vital support for the Administration team and Faculty of Law. As the first point of contact for staff, students and visitors, you'll provide high-quality customer service and a wide range of essential administrative support that keeps things running smoothly. From managing reception and meeting coordination to handling communications, travel bookings and event logistics, your attention to detail and great time management will make a real difference to the day-to-day operations of the Faculty. If you enjoy working in a supportive team environment, take pride in being helpful and reliable, and love making things easier for others — we'd love to hear from you!
Mōu | Who You Are
To be successful in this role you will hold a NCEA Level 3 or National Certificate (NZQA Level 3) or equivalent, as well as have:
Demonstrated strong customer focus
Intermediate computer skills across the MS Office Suite
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills, able to effectively prioritise and proven attention to detail
An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and professional contribution. Programmes offered by Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law include the LLB, LLM and the Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ). The Faculty has a vibrant postgraduate research student programme. You will feel part of a cohesive team working alongside professional and dynamic colleagues. For more information about our Faculty and team, please visit us @ KaupekaTure | Faculty of Law
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc . For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/
This role sits within the General Staff Collective Agreement and will be remuneration will be $60,000 NZD gross per annum for full time employment. This salary will be pro-rated for part time employment.
The closing date for this position is: 10 August 2026 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.
Job Details
Reference #
28295
Posted on
23 Jul 2026
Closes on
10 Aug 2026 23:55
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Administration
Job level(s)
Entry/Graduate
Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Christchurch, Canterbury
Full job description
Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
Part-time 0.73 FTE (27.5 hours per week)
9am - 3pm, Mon - Fri
Permanent position
Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Faculty Administrative Assistant? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
We're looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Administrator to be the welcoming face and vital support for the Administration team and Faculty of Law. As the first point of contact for staff, students and visitors, you'll provide high-quality customer service and a wide range of essential administrative support that keeps things running smoothly. From managing reception and meeting coordination to handling communications, travel bookings and event logistics, your attention to detail and great time management will make a real difference to the day-to-day operations of the Faculty. If you enjoy working in a supportive team environment, take pride in being helpful and reliable, and love making things easier for others — we'd love to hear from you!
Mōu | Who You Are
To be successful in this role you will hold a NCEA Level 3 or National Certificate (NZQA Level 3) or equivalent, as well as have:
Demonstrated strong customer focus
Intermediate computer skills across the MS Office Suite
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills, able to effectively prioritise and proven attention to detail
An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and professional contribution. Programmes offered by Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law include the LLB, LLM and the Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ). The Faculty has a vibrant postgraduate research student programme. You will feel part of a cohesive team working alongside professional and dynamic colleagues. For more information about our Faculty and team, please visit us @ KaupekaTure | Faculty of Law
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc . For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/
This role sits within the General Staff Collective Agreement and will be remuneration will be $60,000 NZD gross per annum for full time employment. This salary will be pro-rated for part time employment.
The closing date for this position is: 10 August 2026 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.
Job Details
Reference #
28295
Posted on
23 Jul 2026
Closes on
10 Aug 2026 23:55
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Administration
Job level(s)
Entry/Graduate
Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Faculty Administrative Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Admin Executive sector. This role in Christchurch offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Admin Executive is a plus.