Te Ratonga Ākonga me te Whakapā | Student Services & Communications

• Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Fixed term February - December 2022

Ä€u Mahi | What You Will Do

The Admissions Team, within Student Services and Communications, is responsible for administering domestic and international admission applications on behalf of the University. Under the supervision of a Team Leader, the team of Admissions Officers carries out the day-to-day operation of the office which includes assessment of applications, general administration, and advice and guidance to students, staff and external organisations. The role of an Admissions Officer is interesting and varied, and we are looking for someone enthusiastic and motivated to join our busy team in the Matariki Building, Ilam Campus.

Mōu | Who You Are

You will be a positive and confident individual who works well as part of a team. To be successful in this role, you will pride yourself on having:

• an in-depth understanding of a university environment including knowledge of tertiary qualifications and their relevant equivalences
• systematic and well organised approach to your work
• excellent interpersonal, networking and problem-solving skills
• sound research and analytical skills that support your logical decision-making
• high level of IT competences with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, JADE, and the 'Student First' Management System
• genuine understanding and appreciation of other cultures
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• initiative and ability to work both independently and within a team

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The team is highly collaborative and always ready for new challenges whilst championing the UC student experience at all touchpoints. At UC we place our students first with a shared vision of revitalising and intensifying the student experience and we strive to offer every student a 'world class environment' that promotes individual growth and development.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Tangata TÅ«, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury stands for whanaungatanga - we value people and their differences, manaakitanga - we extend care and empower others, and tiakitanga - we will enhance and nurture our resources.

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:http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit www.canterbury.ac.nz

The closing date for this position is: Monday 7th February 2022 (midnight, NZ time)

Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.

PÄ“hea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted on 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

This role may require that you are, and remain, fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any additional doses or boosters that become available, during your employment with the University of Canterbury.

Due to current border restrictions, you must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.