Academic Administrator - Capable NZ
15 hours/week, permanent
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Be a part of a dynamic organisation in New Zealand’s tertiary education system – placing ākonga (learners) at the very centre.
Whakairohia he toki, tāraia te anamata
Learning with purpose, creating our futures
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 of Manawa Ora | Manawa Roa | Manawa Nui We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified, and 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 our team providing outstanding service to our kaimahi (staff) and ākonga (learners) in our Capable NZ team.
As an Administrator, your primary responsibilities will be frontline support including answering ākonga (learner) enquiries and varied administration including academic processes support ensuring the work completed is customer-centred to enable an outstanding learning experience. 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.
Ko wai koe | About you
Our preferred candidates will be highly organised, detail-focussed, pro-active and committed administrators who have 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 teams. 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 at degree level or equivalent experience is essential. It would be an advantage if you have academic knowledge at tertiary level.
An understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to work with a variety of customers is preferred along with familiarity with the tertiary education sector.
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 Vanya Thurston 0800 762 786 or vanya.thurston@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 28 July 2024
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
