Academic Administrator

• Can you provide excellent administration and support in a team setting?
• Are you able to manage competing priorities in a frontline, client focused environment?
• Have you got outstanding people and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Kaiwhakahaere - Academic Administrator to join Te Kura Tātai Ture - School of Law’s professional team on a 12-month fixed-term, full-time contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in and provide all aspects of administration and front-line support services in the work area. This includes providing back up in peak work periods or when cover is required, including supporting events within the Faculty.
• Maintain knowledge of and be able to operate the University management systems and technologies, as required.
• Support the administration of Faculty websites, event calendars, and other communications, ensuring information is accurate and up to date whilst adhering to University guidelines.
• Provide administration support to one or more of the work area committees and/or projects, as and when required.
• Provide any other assistance as and when required by the manager.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, customer-focused individual with strong attention to detail who can take the initiative and provide excellent administration and support within a team.

Key requirements:

• Experience in office administration.
• Ability to work effectively in a frontline, client focused environment.
• Outstanding people and communication skills including the ability to adjust to different audiences.

Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.

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Close date for vacancy: 24 September 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Cathy Fouhy (cathy.fouhy@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. 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.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

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