Administrator - School of Midwifery
Permanent, part-time (22.5 hours per week)
Tēnā koutou katoa
Be a part of a dynamic organisation in New Zealand’s tertiary education system – placing ākonga (learners) at the very centre.
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, a business division of Te Pūkenga, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality vocational and applied learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.
We are guided by our values and we are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all
Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role
The Administrator is a key member of the School of Midwifery Team providing outstanding service to our kaimahi (staff) and ākonga (learners) in the department.
As an Administrator, your primary responsibilities, will be frontline support including answering ākonga enquiries and varied administration including academic processes support, processing accounts for the area, booking travel, coordinating ākonga functions and events, and ensuring the work completed is customer-centred. This is a varied, satisfying office administration role where you’ll be part of a successful team who support each other in a busy environment.
The role involves liaison with external stakeholders and secretariat skills in committee organisation and minute taking when required.
Ko wai koe | About you
Our preferred candidate will be a highly organised, detail-focussed, pro-active and committed administrator who has highly developed interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, a positive and productive team attitude including the drive to be a highly functioning member of our team. They will have outstanding relationship-building skills which are customer-centred.
Excellent skills in word processing, and competency with spreadsheet and database use is essential, as are multitasking skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to manage time effectively along with an active commitment to ensuring that timely services of the highest quality are consistently provided. It would be an advantage if you have minute taking skills and experience.
A relevant qualification in office administration at level 4 minimum or equivalent experience in business administration is required.
The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation
Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.
You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other. You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information please contact Sherie Bell 0800 762 786 or sherie.bell@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Thursday 31 October 2024
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