Academic Operations Team Leader at University of Auckland

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

90700.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Leadership, Administrative Management, Stakeholder Management, HR Systems, Financial Systems, Data Literacy, Recruitment, Curriculum Management, Coaching, Strategic Thinking, Communication, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Company Description Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service. We are dedicated to advancing the well-being of our communities through impactful education and research, with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. Job Description Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for an Academic Operations Team Leader to join the School of Nursing at Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland. This role provides leadership and oversight of general administrative services within the School, supporting the Academic Head, academic staff and students to enable high-quality teaching, learning and research outcomes. Working closely with the Academic Operations Manager, you will lead and support a team delivering day‑to‑day operational services across the School of Nursing, while also contributing hands‑on expertise and acting as a point of escalation for more complex matters. Key responsibilities include: Leading the delivery of general administration services, ensuring consistent, high-quality support for academic staff and students Partnering closely with the Academic Head to meet operational and strategic priorities Managing, coaching and developing Group Services staff supporting the School Overseeing recruitment and appointment processes for academic and professional staff within the school Providing administrative leadership across teaching, learning and research activities Acting as a portfolio specialist in one or more technical areas (e.g. recruitment, finance administration, curriculum management) Championing continuous improvement and service standards across the school This is a fulltime, permanent position. The salary range for this role is $73,400 - $90,700 based on skills and experience. For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description He kōrero mōu | About you You are a confident and collaborative people leader with a strong background in complex administrative environments. You enjoy working in partnership with academic leaders and take pride in delivering high‑quality operational support that enables others to succeed. You bring sound judgement, strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery. Experience in a tertiary or similarly complex organisation will be highly regarded You will bring: Experience in senior or advanced administrative roles Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and support staff in a service‑focused environment Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across multiple functions High proficiency with administrative systems, including HR and financial systems Strong data literacy, with the ability to interpret information and support informed decision‑making Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to influence and manage competing priorities Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through: Flexible employment practices (including working from home if feasible, 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. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 24 May 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above. Please reach out to Anushree Ram, via a.ram @auckland.ac.nz , for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email. #LI-DNI 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 Campus: Grafton Campus Position Number: 60009991 UoA Department Name: Academic Operations

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee general administrative services within the School of Nursing to support academic staff and students. Manage and develop Group Services staff while partnering with the Academic Head to meet operational and strategic priorities.