Job Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through its distinctive strengths in world-leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by its unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and proactiveCoordinator to join the Group Services Team. You will be dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service and administrative support across the Business & Economics and Law faculties. Working as part of a collaborative professional services team, you will support academic staff, students, and colleagues across both faculties.

In this role, you will:

• Provide executive support to Academic Heads.
• Manage finance and HR activities.
• Assist with department-specific events, functions, and the production of department publications.
• Coordinate academic travel, visitor arrangements, and oversee scholarships and prizes.
• Undertake specialist portfolios and responsibilities assigned by the Academic Operations Manager or Academic Operations Team Leader.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), 18-month fixed term opportunity.

The salary range for this role is $63,600 - $79,300 per annum.

For more information, please refer to the

He kōrero mōu | About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• 3-5 years of administration experience, ideally within a tertiary environment.
• A can-do attitude, immaculate attention to detail, and excellent organisational skills, with the ability to effectively manage a busy workload.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively as part of a high-performing team with an outstanding customer focus for the faculty's key stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with knowledge of University processes and systems, such as PeopleSoft Financials and SmartRecruiters, being a real advantage.
  

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University is committed to supporting your career with:

• Excellent campus facilities
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and several discounts on internal and external services.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 01 June 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and/or CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Marie-Claire Taylor via marie-claire.taylor@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

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Additional Information

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+ , people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz