Administrator

University of Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave +5 days holidays

Employer superannuation up to 6.75%

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive environment

Staff discounts

Located in Ōtautahi Christchurch

Job summary

University of Canterbury in Christchurch is seeking an experienced administrator to support the Faculty of Education. You will coordinate placement administration, contribute to Initial Teacher Education processes, and work with the Faculty Administration Services Team (FAST) to deliver efficient services across the faculty.

This on-site role requires 3–4 years of administrative experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in an administrative support role, preferably in a large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate professional practice placement administration for students, schools, centres and kura.
• Support administrative processes related to Initial Teacher Education selection.
• Contribute to development and improvement of administrative processes.
• Work with FAST to ensure efficient operations and responsive service across the Faculty.

Skills

Written & verbal comms

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Databases

NZ education system familiarity

Independent work & teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays


• Generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

As a Tautāwhi | Administrator in Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education, you will provide essential administrative support that enables the smooth delivery of academic programmes and services. As a member of the Faculty Administration Services Team (FAST), you will join a collaborative and high-performing team that works together across a shared portfolio of activities to deliver excellent service and support. Your responsibilities may include coordinating professional practice placement administration for students, colleagues, schools, centres, and kura. You may also support administrative processes associated with Initial Teacher Education selection and contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of administrative processes. Working closely with your team, you will help ensure efficient and effective operations across the faculty while contributing to a positive and responsive service culture.

You will be an experienced administrator with at least 3-4 years' experience in an administrative support role, preferably within a large organisation.

You will have:

• excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, schools, centres, kura, and wider education partners. a collaborative mindset, demonstrating flexibility in working with teams to achieve common goals.


• strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.


• proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, databases and modern technologies.


• tertiary sector experience, or an understanding of the New Zealand education system, would be advantageous.


• a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes while managing competing demands.


• the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a dynamic team


• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will join the Faculty Administration Services Team (FAST) within Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education, working as part of a collaborative team that shares knowledge, best practice, templates, systems and processes to provide effective support across the Faculty.

Working closely with academic and professional staff, students, schools, centres, kura and wider University service areas, you will build positive relationships and contribute to a responsive, high-quality service. Collaboration and knowledge-sharing are key aspects of the role, with a focus on working collectively to deliver consistent and effective support across the Faculty.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued.

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays


• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)


• flexible working arrangements


• supportive working environment


• a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel


• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand


• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

The closing date for this position is: 23 August 2026 (midnight, NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

Please note, this is an onsite position.