College Administrator at University of Otago

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

68185.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Support, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Cultural Awareness, Microsoft Office, Database Management, Web Content Management, Pastoral Care, Organizational Skills, Planning Skills, Resilience, Teamwork, Flexibility, Trustworthiness, Discretion, Understanding of Te Ao Māori

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ UNIVERSITY COLLEGE | TE KĀRETI O TE WHARE WĀNAKA CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES | TE URU KAHIKA University College (UniCol) is the largest residential college in Dunedin, and in 2026 we expect to welcome over 500 first-year tauira (students). Our dedicated team is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and vibrant home for tauira — many of whom are living away from their whānau for the first time. As part of the University of Otago’s Campus and Collegiate Life Services Division, UniCol plays a leading role in delivering a world-class collegiate experience that supports tauira to thrive academically, socially, and personally. The role/Te mahi The College Administrator plays a vital role in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the college providing high-level expert administrative support responding to a range of queries and requests. Tasks are varied but will involve providing pastoral care, general administrative tasks, recruitment administration and finance tasks such as daily banking and reporting. Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako We are seeking a passionate, team focused administrator who is self-directed, professional, with excellent organisation and planning skills and able to work to deadlines. With student needs front of mind, you are intuitive, able to understand students who may need support, and above all you are a resilient, caring, hands on individual. Working with people from diverse backgrounds, you have outstanding communication and listening skills, with strong cultural awareness. Other important skills and experience include: • Previous experience in an operational administration and/or customer service role. • An ongoing commitment to positive outcomes for students and staff. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, database management systems such as StarRez and web content management systems, with ability to adapt and navigate new systems. • Ability to act in an independent, mature, confident, flexible, trustworthy and discreet manner. • Dedication to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner and demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and Pasifika values. Experience working in a tertiary institution would be advantageous. Further details/Pūroko This is a permanent full time (37.5 hours per week), position located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role. The appointment range for this role is $63,508 to $68,185, top of range $73,640. The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Children’s Act 2014 and the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. Candidates who successfully make the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to undergo a police safety check. The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. For further information regarding this role please contact Tammi Kara via the contact details below. Application/Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click on the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2501623 will close Sunday, 23 November 2025. Additional Information Contact: Tammi Kara Position details: Job Description Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

The College Administrator ensures the effective and efficient operation of the college by providing high-level expert administrative support. Responsibilities include responding to queries, providing pastoral care, and handling finance tasks such as daily banking and reporting.