Administrator - Divisional Services & Administration (Christchurch)

Administrator - Divisional Services & Administration (Christchurch)-2400489

 

CENTRE FOR INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES

•    Exciting fixed-term part-time opportunity - achieve a true work/life balance.
•    Career Development + tertiary study benefit.
•    Salary + 6.75% superannuation + five weeks' annual leave (pro rata). 
•    Supportive and inclusive work culture.
•    Be part of campus that supports interprofessional learning innovation.

The role/Te mahi

Located at the University of Otago Christchurch (UOC) campus, this role provides effective and efficient administrative support to existing and new Interprofessional Education (IPE) initiatives across Health Professional programmes. IPE is an innovative approach that brings students of different health professions together to learn with, from and about each other so they work well together as graduates. 

Playing an important front- facing role in the UOC IPE team, you will work alongside an academic teacher to coordinate and support delivery of IPE activity following established Centre and University policy and practice. Strong working relationships with students, staff and external stakeholders are key to success in this role, along with sound attention to detail and event organising skills. 

This role is part of a wider Divisional Service & Administration team supporting Interprofessional Education programmes in the Division of Health Sciences.

Skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Your relationship building skills will be important, as will a strong customer service focus ensuring that you work efficiently and effectively with students and University staff, and with external groups including staff and students as required. 

Successful candidates will:
•    Have proven experience in an advanced administration role where high levels of customer service delivery and confidentiality are expected.
•    Show proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programmes and be open to learning other online platforms in support of IPE delivery.
•    Be able to communicate clearly in writing to a wide range of people (professional and academic staff at all levels, students, external partner organisations of the IPE Centre).
•    Exhibit adaptability and solid commitment to programme delivery as the primary point of contact for the IPE Centre in Christchurch.
•    Be someone who consistently pays close attention to detail.
•    Have excellent organisational and time-management skills.
•    Show initiative and be a strong self-starter.
•    Have an interest and/or experience in teaching administration and would enjoy working with academic teaching staff.
•    Have an interest in and enjoy working with young people training to be health professionals.
•    Have experience in managing mini-projects and organising events.

Administrative experience in an academic setting would be an advantage.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a 10-month fixed term, part time (18.75 hours a week) position from May 2024 to February 2025, located in Christchurch.  There is some flexibility in the days worked but there are some days where on-site work is a requirement.

These positions are remunerated at Level 4 with an appointment range of $59,285 to $63,651, adjusted pro rata based on the FTE value.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Children’s Act 2014. Candidates who successfully make the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to undergo a safety check. For further information on the safety check process please visit: Protection of Children.

For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence – please contact Udara Wickramasinghe via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2400489 close on Sunday 24 March 2024.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be invited for interview immediately, the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.

Contact: Udara Wickramasinghe     Tel: + 64 212791146

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Christchurch
Employment Status
 Fixed Term 
Salary Level and Range Level 4 (Range of Appointments $59,285 to $63,651, Top of Range $68,744)
Organisation
 Client Services
Job Function
 Administrative