Kaiwhakahaere | Academic Administrator (Permanent)

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington is seeking a Mata Ahupae - Administrator to join Te Kura Tātai Ture - School of Law. This permanent, full-time role focuses on frontline client service, administering a range of faculty activities and supporting events.

The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent people and communication skills, and the ability to work proactively within a team. Applications close 24 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration.
• Ability to work effectively in a frontline, client focused environment.
• Outstanding people and communication skills including the ability to adjust to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and provide all aspects of administration and front-line support services in the work area.
• Provide back up in peak work periods or when cover is required, including supporting events within the Faculty.
• Maintain knowledge of and be able to operate the University management systems and technologies, as required.
• Support the administration of Faculty websites, event calendars, and other communications, ensuring information is accurate and up to date whilst adhering to University guidelines.
• Provide administration support to one or more of the work area committees and/or projects, as and when required.
• Provide any other assistance as and when required by the manager.

Job description

Can you work effectively in a frontline, client-focused environment? Are you a motivated individual who can build and maintain effective working relationships? Do you have strong attention to detail, along with excellent people and communication skills?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an Mata Ahupae - Administrator to join Te Kura Tātai Ture - School of Law's professional team on a permanent, full-time contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in and provide all aspects of administration and front-line support services in the work area.
• This includes providing back up in peak work periods or when cover is required, including supporting events within the Faculty.
• Maintain knowledge of and be able to operate the University management systems and technologies, as required.
• Support the administration of Faculty websites, event calendars, and other communications, ensuring information is accurate and up to date whilst adhering to University guidelines.
• Provide administration support to one or more of the work area committees and/or projects, as and when required.
• Provide any other assistance as and when required by the manager.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, customer-focused individual with strong attention to detail who can take the initiative and provide excellent administration and support within a team.

Key requirements:

• Experience in office administration.
• Ability to work effectively in a frontline, client focused environment.
• Outstanding people and communication skills including the ability to adjust to different audiences.

Close date for vacancy: 24 September 2026.

Contact details for vacancy:

If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Cathy Fouhy ([e-mail]). Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.