Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.  

Our mission and values place strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

An opportunity has emerged to recruit a Group Services Administrator to join the Group Services team in the Faculty of Education and Social Work based at our Epsom campus. This is a permanent, part-time opportunity 18.75 hours (0.5 FTE).

Our Group Services Administrators (GSAs) are the key link in providing teaching and learning support. The position provides support for teaching delivery, course administration and exams. The position also provides meeting support; subdoc and doctoral research support coordination.   

We are often the ‘go-to’ or ‘subject matter experts’ therefore our organisation and people skills need to be second to none.    

About the team | Mō tō mātou rōpū

Nestled amongst leafy pohutukawa trees, the Epsom Campus offers a great workspace, with free parking.  The Epsom Campus is the main campus for the Faculty of Education and Social Work but we also teach at City Campus, Te Tai Tokerau and Te Tai Tonga.

At the Faculty of Education and Social Work we deliver foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses. We offer a community-minded, supportive, multicultural environment where forging strong bonds with lecturers and peers is valued.

About you | He kōrero mōu

As a Group Services Administrator (GSA) you will:

• Provide teaching and learning admin support for courses and academic processes
• Course, assessment and examination administration

For more information on the role, please view the position description. 

Important Skills | Nga PÅ«kenga Motuhake

Our ideal candidate will bring the following:

• Previous experience in an admin role with a deadline focus environment
• Be able to work proactively and autonomously, using initiative to solve problems requiring judgement and interpretation of established information
• You will be a people- centric, team player and will not be afraid to ask questions or follow up with stakeholders
• You will be a confident user of Microsoft Word, Excel and have the ability to pick up other systems quickly
• Thinking on your feet, critical thinking and adaptability are essential for success in the role
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage a busy workload

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

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

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Please reach out to Anna Ma, Group Services Team Leader, via n.ma@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.  

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Sunday 13th March 2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and/or CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.