Kaiwhakahaere Tari (Sciences)

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Divisional Services and Administration Whakaratoka me kā Whakariteka ā-Wahaka

• Salary + 6.75% superannuation + five weeks annual leave.
• Career development + tertiary study benefit.
• On going professional development opportunities.

About our team/Mō te tīma

Whakaratoka me kā Whakariteka ā-Wahaka | Divisional Services and Administration is a team of highly skilled professionals responsible for delivering outstanding student and staff experiences through high quality, confidential secretarial and administrative support services. You will be part of a supportive administration division providing administrative services to the Sciences Divisional Office.

The role/Te mahi

• Delivering comprehensive administrative support across the Division.
• Assisting Māori and Pacific student support teams administratively, contributing to a well-supported, inclusive environment.
• Committing to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and demonstrating an understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Māori.
• Collaborating with the Senior Administrator and Executive Assistant on projects, tasks and general administration.
• Offering critical administrative assistance during staff shortages where needed.
• Managing office supplies, maintaining systems, and ensuring a well-organised workspace.
• Handling inquiries, meeting arrangements, minute-taking, planning and logistics for travel, transactional finance activities, and other office duties as required.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for a proactive, customer focused professional, with a friendly manner, excellent relationship building and time management skills. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Universitys Māori Strategic Framework and Pae Tata plans by fostering a positive environment for both tauira and kaimahi Māori to flourish.

Key skills required include:

• Previous experience in an administration role, or a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga, or a willingness to increase proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, with ability to adapt and navigate new systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and an attention to detail.
• An ongoing commitment to positive outcomes for our students, staff, and visitors.

Further details/Pūroko This is a permanent full-time position (37.5 hours per week), located in Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $65,281 - 69,648. Top of Range $74,947.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

Otakou Whakaihu Waka | 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 about this role, please contact Amber West via the contact details.

Application/Tono

Applications quoting reference number 2500717 will close on Sunday, 25 May 2025.

Information :

• Company : University of Otago
• Position : Kaiwhakahaere Tari (Sciences)
• Location : Dunedin, Otago
• Country : NZ