Health Faculty Administrator — Flexible Hours & 5-Week Leave

University of Canterbury; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

UC facilities access

Staff Club discounts

Superannuation up to 6.75%

Job summary

University of Canterbury in Ōtautahi/ Christchurch is seeking an Administrator in the Faculty of Health. This onsite, full-time role supports programme administration, examinations, timetabling, and student placements, with the aim of delivering organised and responsive services across the faculty.

You will coordinate meetings and documentation, maintain records, and work across UC to improve processes. The role requires strong communication and the ability to handle multiple tasks with a

Qualifications

• 3–4 years’ experience in an administrative support role.
• Tertiary experience or understanding of NZ education system advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with financial administration including invoices and purchase orders.
• Experience using a student management system (Jade SMS preferred) and electronic records management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with customer focus.
• Experience coordinating reports and correspondence while maintaining privacy.
• Knowledge of travel booking aligned with policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative processes supporting programmes, staff and students.
• Assist with programme administration, examinations, timetabling, and student placements.
• Coordinate meetings, maintain records, and manage communications.
• Identify practical improvements to administrative procedures.

Skills

Admin experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Travel coordination

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Jade SMS

Records management

Job description

University of Canterbury in Ōtautahi/ Christchurch is seeking an Administrator in the Faculty of Health. This onsite, full-time role supports programme administration, examinations, timetabling, and student placements, with the aim of delivering organised and responsive services across the faculty.

You will coordinate meetings and documentation, maintain records, and work across UC to improve processes. The role requires strong communication and the ability to handle multiple tasks with a