MBA Coordinator

University of Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave +5 days holidays

Employer contribution to superannution

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Staff discounts and UC facilities

On-campus staff discounts

Living in Ōtautahi Christchurch

Job summary

University of Canterbury is seeking an MBA Coordinator to join Te Kura Umanga. This permanent on-site role supports MBA recruitment, admission and academic administration, ensuring a seamless student journey within a busy, people-focused team.

You will collaborate with the MBA Director, academic staff and services across the University, coordinating events, block weekends and activities that bring the MBA experience to life for prospective and current students.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years’ experience in an administrative support role, preferably within a large organisation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong customer and student focus.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and high-volume administrative activity.

Responsibilities

• Bring together people, programmes and opportunities across UC’s MBA, providing trusted advice to prospective and current students.
• Coordinate experiences from industry engagement events to block weekends and programme activities.
• Build strong relationships across the Business School, wider University, industry and the MBA community.

Skills

Administrative experience

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Database proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Permanent position, 37.5 hours per week
• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te MBA Coordinator? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

Bring together people, programmes and opportunities across UC’s Master of Business Administration (MBA), providing trusted advice to prospective and current students while playing a pivotal role in recruitment and admission, academic administration, industry engagement and the day-to-day coordination that keeps the MBA experience seamless and engaging. From industry engagement events and student workshops to block weekends and other programme activities, you will coordinate experiences that bring the MBA to life, while building strong relationships across the Business School, wider University, industry and the MBA community.

Mōu | Who You Are

You Are An Experienced Administrator Who Enjoys Working In a Busy, People-focused Environment And Takes Pride In Delivering Accurate, Proactive And High-quality Support. You Will Bring

• 5–6 years’ experience in an administrative support role, preferably within a large organisation. Tertiary experience or an understanding of the New Zealand education system would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong customer and student focus.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and high-volume administrative activity.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, with the ability to manage confidential information appropriately.
• Confidence using modern office technology, Microsoft Office applications and databases, and a readiness to quickly learn new systems.
• The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and collaborate effectively with a wide range of people.
• A commitment to UC’s values, inclusive practice and working respectfully within tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Competency in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga would be an advantage.
• 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 report to the MBA Director and work closely with the MBA team, academics, the Associate Dean (Academic), Academic Services Manager, recruitment and marketing teams, and a wide range of Business School and University service areas. This role involves building strong relationships with MBA students, graduates, industry partners, suppliers and other programme stakeholders, playing a key role in creating a professional, welcoming and connected MBA community.

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
• professional development opportunities
• supportive working environment
• a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel
• on-campus staff discounts
• 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.

For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 21 October 2026 (midnight, NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date. Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [e-mail] You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. Please note, this is an on-site position.