Administrator - Politics at University of Otago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

68185.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organised, Administrative support, Communication skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Adaptability, Organisational skills, Attention to detail, Meeting administration, Minute-taking, Financial tasks, Purchase card reconciliation, Reimbursements, Purchasing, Invoicing

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ DIVISIONAL SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION | WHAKARATONGA TARI ME TE WHAKARITENGA DIVISION OF HUMANITIES | TE KETE ARONUI The role | Te mahi We have an exciting opportunity available for a highly organised administrator, to provide administrative services to the Division of Humanities. In this pivotal role you will provide essential support to undergraduate and postgraduate academic teaching staff and students. The vacancy is in the Politics programme in the School of Social Sciences Key tasks include: • Delivering comprehensive administrative support across the Division. • Responding to student or visitor enquiries. • Offering administrative assistance with teaching support, meeting administration, coordinating events. • Managing office supplies, maintaining systems, and ensuring a well-organised workspace. • Handling inquiries, meeting arrangements, minute-taking, and other office duties as required. • Financial tasks including purchase card reconciliation, reimbursements, purchasing and invoicing. Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako This environment will suit someone eager for growth and learning new skills, also someone with commitment to contributing to a positive team environment. We are looking for candidates with: • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail. • Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, with ability to adapt and navigate new systems. • A willingness to be adaptable and committed to continuous improvement. • Excellent organisational skills and an attention to detail. • An ongoing commitment to positive outcomes for our students, staff, and visitors. • Dedication to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner and demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and Pasifika values. If you have outstanding organisation and administration skills and want to be part of a team that provides the essential administration support within the Division of Humanities apply now. Further details | Pūroko This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent position located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The appointment range for this role is $63,508 to $68,185. Top of Range $73,640. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. The Administrator function includes Kaiwhakahaere Tari positions, which support the implementation of our Māori Strategic Framework and the University’s commitment to the success of Māori students and staff. If you decide to apply, there will be an opportunity to tell us how you could contribute to a culture of whakawhanaukataka in our workplace. The salary range for Kaiwhakahaere Tari roles are $69,931 to $80,285. For further information or to discuss the roles in confidence - please contact Marie-Louise Neilsen via the contact details below. Application | Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600552 will close on Tuesday 7 April 2026. Additional Information Contact: Marie-Louise Neilsen Position details: Administrator - Job Description Position details: Kaiwhakahaere Tari - Job Description Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

This pivotal role involves providing comprehensive administrative support across the Division of Humanities, focusing on essential assistance for undergraduate and postgraduate academic teaching staff and students within the Politics programme. Key tasks include managing office supplies, handling inquiries, coordinating events, and performing financial duties like purchase card reconciliation and invoicing.