Administration Assistant

International Aviation Academy of New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

International Aviation Academy of New Zealand – Christchurch in the South Island is seeking an Administration Assistant to join the Student Services team. This part-time role (20 hours per week) offers flexible days and responsibilities across admissions, enquiries, and student services.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in English, highly organised, and able to manage multiple tasks calmly. Experience with student management systems such as Wisenet is advantageous, and TEC/StudyLink knowledge

Qualifications

• Command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and complete them.
• High level of organisation and prioritisation.
• Independent worker who doesn’t require micro-management.
• Culturally intuitive understanding.

Responsibilities

• Experience with dealing with domestic and international students.
• Assisting with student enquiries and requests.
• Assisting with student admissions, orientation, enrolments, withdrawals, and graduations.
• Generating reports as required.
• Replying to e-mail, telephone, or face to face enquiries.

Skills

English proficiency

Multi-tasking

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Cultural awareness

Tools

Wisenet

Student Management System

Job description

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International Aviation Academy of New Zealand – Christchurch, South Island

The International Aviation Academy of New Zealand (IAANZ) is the Professional flight training division of New Zealand’s largest Aero Club, the Canterbury Aero Club and hosts a large number of students from a diverse range of nationalities.

We are looking for an Administration Assistantto join our Student Services area reporting to the Academy Academic Manager. This is a part time role for 20 hours per week, with flexible working days, and at other times, as required.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:

• Command of written and spoken English
• The ability to remain cool, calm and collected when things get busy
• Be a “finisher”, someone who can juggle multiple tasks and complete them
• The ability to anticipate the needs of others around them
• High level of organisation and the ability to organise and prioritise their work
• Be an independent worker who doesn’t require micro-managing
• Be culturally intuitive

The key requirements include:

• Experience in dealing with domestic and international students
• Assisting with student enquiries and requests
• Experience with Student Management Systems, Wisenet would be an advantage
• Assisting with student admissions, orientation, enrolments, withdrawals, and graduations
• Knowledge and understanding of TEC, StudyLink, NZQA
• Generating reports as required
• Replying to e‑mail, telephone, or face to face enquiries

Applicants must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.