Mata Ahupae | School Administrator

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Mata Ahupae | School Administrator

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Fri Apr 5 00:03:21 2024
• Ref: 1204

• Have you got well-developed skills in self-management and workload prioritisation?
• Do you have previous experience working in a high-performing team and can maintain effective working relationships?
• Are you experienced in customer service and can communicate clearly with a range of people through various communication methods?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Mata Ahupae - School Administrator to join the School of English, Film, Theatre, Media and Communication and Art History (SEFTMCAH ) on a permanent, full-time contract. The role involves administrative support for staff and students across the School and requires a level of flexibility and maturity to assist the administrative team, academic programmes and School as a whole to achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality administrative support for all course-related work, postgraduate and programme-related work.
• Provide focused administrative support and event support for specific cohorts and academic programme coordinators as required.
• Provide financial administrative support for academic staff and students.
• Provide efficient administration & operational support.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

This role is busy and very rewarding for an individual with the right temperament.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to a wide range of people.
• Be a self-motivated individual who can take initiative.
• Be able to problem-solve and remain calm under pressure.
• Have an excellent professional attitude and a strong attention to detail.
• Have well-developed skills in self-management and workload prioritisation.
• Have the ability to take direction and be proactive.
• Be a highly organised and effective planner.
• Have strong time-management skills.
• Contribute positively to and working cooperatively with a friendly and busy team.
• Encourage the generation of creative ideas and solutions through discussion and productive questioning.
• Build and maintain a high level of trust with students and staff.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Our dynamic team enjoys working in a collaborative style and prides itself on the quality of its work. We offer you flexible working arrangements, learning & development programs for Te reo Māori. You will be part of a friendly supportive team.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 21 April 2024. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Vanessa Venter, SEFTMCAH School Manager ([email protected] ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form , please include the position title and reference number (School Administrator, 1204).

Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the "CV/Resume" button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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