School/Department Coordinator

Auckland University of Technology (AUT); Auckland; On-site; NZD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in New Zealand seeks a School / Department Coordinator based in Auckland. You will provide administrative support in the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive growth mindset. This position offers flexible working options and benefits like generous leave and free gym membership.

Benefits

Generous leave allowances

Flexible and hybrid working options

Free gym membership

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years administrative experience.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding administrative support in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.
• Support Faculty-wide administration and projects.
• Work closely with Senior Manager Operations and Technology.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Full time, permanent role based in Auckland CBD

Are you a great organiser with excellent communication skills and an eye for detail?

We are looking for a School / Department Coordinator to provide outstanding administrative support in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.

You will be joining a small team of Department / School Coordinators who support academic operations across our Business and Law Schools. You'll be focussed on supporting Department of Economics and Finance, within the Business School of the faculty.

You will work closely with the Senior Manager Operations and Technology to support Faculty-wide administration and projects.

The successful applicant will have a minimum of 5 years administrative experience, and be able to juggle competing priorities, apply excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrate high attention to detail. The position requires initiative and a growth mindset, to respond flexibly to change and seek continuous improvement.

The Coordinator is expected to work both independently and collaboratively as needed, and the ability to work respectfully and constructively with a range of academic and professional staff is key to success in this role.

About the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

We provide world-class education in a range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, preparing students well for practice or research careers. Extensive engagement with business, the professions, and the community, through curriculum development, and research collaboration and impact, is a cornerstone of the Faculty's educational philosophy.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave allowances
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Free gym membership
• Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities

How to apply

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your cover letter and CV with your application by clicking the APPLY button.

Salary: $73,000 - $100,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

AUT is committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Māori and Pacific communities. We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process.