Graduate Research Admin — Flexible & Impactful Role

University of Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks leave

Superannuation 6.75%

Flexible work

Discounts

Campus facilities

Job summary

University of Canterbury in Ōtautahi/ Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand, is seeking an organised administrator to provide high‑quality support for graduate research. You will assist with admissions, enrolment, milestones and records, and offer frontline guidance on regulations and processes.

The role includes coordinating thesis submissions and examiner logistics, plus contributing to outreach and events. The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years administrative experience, ideally in a large or complex organisation or tertiary environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support for graduate research activities.
• Support postgraduate admissions, milestones and enrolment with students, supervisors and academic leaders.
• Maintain accurate student records and systems compliance.
• Provide frontline advice on regulations, processes and support options.
• Manage thesis submission and examiner coordination, scheduling and documentation.
• Assist with outreach, events and marketing materials.
• Collaborate across the Graduate School to ensure timely and mana-enhancing support.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Administrative experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

University of Canterbury in Ōtautahi/ Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand, is seeking an organised administrator to provide high‑quality support for graduate research. You will assist with admissions, enrolment, milestones and records, and offer frontline guidance on regulations and processes.

The role includes coordinating thesis submissions and examiner logistics, plus contributing to outreach and events. The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant