Kaiwhakahaere | Academic Administrator (Permanent)

CGR Services; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria University of Wellington is seeking an administrative professional to join Te Kura Tātai Ture - School of Law on a permanent, full-time basis. You will provide front-line support, coordinate administration, and assist with events and communications.

You will work in a client-focused, detail-oriented environment with opportunities to support multiple work areas and committees under the guidance of the manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in office administration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in frontline, client-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and provide all aspects of administration and front-line support services in the work area.
• Maintain knowledge of and operate University management systems and technologies.
• Support administration of Faculty websites, event calendars, and communications, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Provide administration support to committees and projects as required.
• Assist the manager with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Customer-focused

Attention to detail

Initiative

Excellent communication

Job description

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.
• 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]).

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.