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Are you looking for an administration role with plenty of variety and where your commitment to customer service includes people, processes, and technology?
Are you inspired by enabling and supporting student success across all academic levels?
Do you value teamwork and do well in a busy and collaborative environment?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Mata Ahupae - Administrator to join Orauariki - Wellington School of Business and Government at Pipitea Campus, on a permanent, full-time basis (37.5 hrs per week). The role is located within both Te Kura Kāwanatanga - School of Government and Te Kura Tiaki, Whakawhiti Kōrero - School of Information Management and is an opportunity for someone who is motivated, curious, and adaptable to assist with a diverse selection of school activities. These range from course and programme administration, through to supporting the Tumuaki - Head of School and Pou Hautū - School Manager with school operations, meetings, and events in general.
Key responsibilities:
Administrative assistance for courses and programmes at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
School-level administration including school and public events, travel bookings, school meetings with minute taking, website, and communications.
HR and finance assistance.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will have:
Proven administration and teamwork experience in a busy office environment.
Excellent people, communication, and relationship-building skills.
An ability to work effectively under pressure to manage competing and changing priorities.
The ability to consistently complete individual responsibilities while also maintaining a collaborative approach.
Strong self-management and problem-solving skills.
Confidence with technology and an ability absorb new information and to learn systems quickly.
Success in this role will come through attention to detail, strong teamwork and agility, and an enthusiasm to contribute to the vision and ongoing development of our schools and their activities and programmes, as they move forward.
Close date for vacancy: 11 June 2026.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Helen Hynes, Pou Hautū - School Manager ( helen.hynes@vuw.ac.nz ).
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our career's page and not via email. When applying for this position, candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.
We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
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Are you looking for an administration role with plenty of variety and where your commitment to customer service includes people, processes, and technology?
Are you inspired by enabling and supporting student success across all academic levels?
Do you value teamwork and do well in a busy and collaborative environment?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Mata Ahupae - Administrator to join Orauariki - Wellington School of Business and Government at Pipitea Campus, on a permanent, full-time basis (37.5 hrs per week). The role is located within both Te Kura Kāwanatanga - School of Government and Te Kura Tiaki, Whakawhiti Kōrero - School of Information Management and is an opportunity for someone who is motivated, curious, and adaptable to assist with a diverse selection of school activities. These range from course and programme administration, through to supporting the Tumuaki - Head of School and Pou Hautū - School Manager with school operations, meetings, and events in general.
Key responsibilities:
Administrative assistance for courses and programmes at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
School-level administration including school and public events, travel bookings, school meetings with minute taking, website, and communications.
HR and finance assistance.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will have:
Proven administration and teamwork experience in a busy office environment.
Excellent people, communication, and relationship-building skills.
An ability to work effectively under pressure to manage competing and changing priorities.
The ability to consistently complete individual responsibilities while also maintaining a collaborative approach.
Strong self-management and problem-solving skills.
Confidence with technology and an ability absorb new information and to learn systems quickly.
Success in this role will come through attention to detail, strong teamwork and agility, and an enthusiasm to contribute to the vision and ongoing development of our schools and their activities and programmes, as they move forward.
Close date for vacancy: 11 June 2026.
Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Helen Hynes, Pou Hautū - School Manager ( helen.hynes@vuw.ac.nz ).
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our career's page and not via email. When applying for this position, candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.
We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Mata Ahupae | Administrator position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Mount Victoria 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 Government Job Alert is a plus.
