Scholarships Administrator

Lincoln University; Lincoln; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development & mentorship

Six weeks paid leave per year

Annual salary reviews

Eye tests & prescription eyewear

Wellbeing support (Clearhead)

Southern Cross benefits

On-campus gym

Job summary

Lincoln University in Lincoln, New Zealand, is seeking a Scholarships Administrator to coordinate administration of scholarships, prizes and student records with a strong customer focus. You will work with students, staff, sponsors and external partners to support domestic and international scholarship programmes.

This permanent role based at Lincoln Campus is 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE). The salary ranges NZ$67,000–NZ$72,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or significant administration experience in a complex environment.
• Proven attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A strong customer service focus and the ability to respond professionally and empathetically to student enquiries.
• Experience building positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across a large organisation.
• An understanding of the tertiary education environment and scholarship administration would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating scholarship and prize administration from application through to payment and reporting.
• Supporting scholarship selection panels and postgraduate scholarship processes.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, processing payments and monitoring scholarship expenditure.
• Managing reporting and compliance requirements for scholarship programmes, including MNZSP.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with scholarship sponsors, scholars and key stakeholders.
• Assisting with scholarship events, orientations, celebrations and engagement activities.

Skills

Administration

Attention to detail

Organization

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tertiary education knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

We were initially linked to Canterbury College and welcomed our first intake of students way back in 1880.In 1896, when agriculture had become well established as the mainstay of New Zealand’s exports, we separated from Canterbury...

Support the delivery of scholarships, prizes and student records, ensuring a positive scholar experience and accurate, compliant administration.

Join our Scholarships team and play a key role in supporting Lincoln University's scholarship programmes and scholar community.

This role is responsible for coordinating the administration of scholarships, prizes and student records, ensuring processes are accurate, compliant and delivered with a strong customer focus. You will work closely with students, academic staff, scholarship sponsors and external stakeholders to support the successful delivery of both domestic and internationally funded scholarship programmes.

Some tasks of the role include:

• Coordinating scholarship and prize administration from application through to payment and reporting.
• Supporting scholarship selection panels and postgraduate scholarship processes.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, processing payments and monitoring scholarship expenditure.
• Managing reporting and compliance requirements for scholarship programmes, including MNZSP.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with scholarship sponsors, scholars and key stakeholders.
• Assisting with scholarship events, orientations, celebrations and engagement activities.

This is a varied and rewarding position where your organisational skills, attention to detail and relationship-building abilities will help provide an exceptional experience for scholars while supporting important University initiatives.

This permanent role is based at our Lincoln Campus and works 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE).
The salary for this position is $67,000 - $72,000 per annum, depending on experience.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or significant administration experience in a complex environment.
• Proven attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A strong customer service focus and the ability to respond professionally and empathetically to student enquiries.
• Experience building positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across a large organisation.
• An understanding of the tertiary education environment and scholarship administration would be advantageous.

Join a supportive, inclusive community that values diversity, wellbeing, and professional growth. Benefits include:

• Professional development & mentorship to grow your career
• Generous leave entitlements – six weeks of paid leave per year (based on 1.0 FTE)
• Annual salary reviews to recognise your contribution
• Contributions toward eye tests and prescription eyewear
• Free, confidential wellbeing support through Clearhead (EAP)
• Southern Cross employee benefits
• Access to on‑campus gym with discounted membership
• On‑site early childhood centre with staff discounts
• A vibrant campus lifestyle with cafés, green spaces, and a sense of community

Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki | Lincoln University is a specialist institution dedicated to impactful research and higher education that supports land-based industries in New Zealand and globally.

Our campus sits at the heart of the Lincoln research precinct, complemented by university-owned farms and research stations that blend education, research, and hands‑on learning. At Lincoln, students are at the heart of everything we do, empower them to grow their potential and contribute to a more sustainably productive world through world‑class teaching and research.

As a progressive university with an ambitious vision, we value a professional workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. Our staff engage with students, parents, government, iwi, and external stakeholders, upholding Lincoln University’s reputation through their work.

Our Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments begin with mana whenua. We honour our special relationship with Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki and Te Taumutu Rūnanga, embedded in our He Tūtohinga Whakamātau | Charter of Understanding.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels valued and supported, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are only considering applicants who have current unrestricted legal working rights in New Zealand. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.