Part-Time Admin Specialist | Flexible Hours & Frontline Support

Otago Polytechnic; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Otago Polytechnic is hiring two part-time administrators to support the College of Community Development and Personal Wellbeing and Capable New Zealand. The roles involve frontline service to kaimahi (staff) and ākonga (learners), handling student inquiries and varied administrative tasks, with a focus on customer-centred service.

The positions require attention to detail, strong communication skills, and experience in administration.

Qualifications

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office and standard office software.
• Experience in meeting and event coordination is an advantage.
• Experience in customer service and frontline administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline support to students and staff with inquiries.
• Handle varied administrative tasks including academic processes.
• Support and backup across the wider administration team as needed.
• Liaise with external stakeholders and assist with committee secretariat tasks.
• Take minutes when required and contribute to efficient team operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Written and oral communication

MS Office proficiency

Meeting and event coordination

Customer service

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Otago Polytechnic is hiring two part-time administrators to support the College of Community Development and Personal Wellbeing and Capable New Zealand. The roles involve frontline service to kaimahi (staff) and ākonga (learners), handling student inquiries and varied administrative tasks, with a focus on customer-centred service.

The positions require attention to detail, strong communication skills, and experience in administration.