Administration Manager

As one of the world's top 50 young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially-driven university with equity and excellence central to our purpose and actions, and we offer a stimulating teaching and research environment with strong connections to government, business, and industry. AUT has more than 27,000 students and over 4,000 staff based primarily at our three Auckland teaching campuses. 

The School of Clinical Sciences is seeking an experienced Administration Manager.  The Administration Manager provides high-level advice, specialist knowledge, and expertise to support the School Manager and the management team. They must be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of people including academics and senior management. They will require well-developed negotiation skills, a high degree of initiative, self-direction, and professionalism. Effective communication skills are essential.  This role requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, initiative, and the ability to communicate effectively with academic and professional staff. 

The role is responsible for overseeing, developing, and maintaining financial/human resource/administrative systems and procedures. The focus is on continuous improvement to ensure systems are effective and efficient with a focus on timely financial/human resource information and to support informed decision-making.

The Administration Manager is required to have strong systems and IT skills (Excel reporting, Databases, financial systems), be a fast learner, able to multi-task and prioritise work at a high level.

The position requires a minimum of five years of tertiary administration experience and preferably holds a relevant Bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience in Tech One would be advantageous.

AUT has fantastic staff benefits including free study, a personal fund for your continued professional development, free membership to AUT gyms and generous leave allowances.

Salary Range: $88,000 - $107,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Ref: 88675

Closing Date: 20th May 2024, at 11:55 pm.