Academic Administrator

Academic Administrator - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Location: Manawatū

Salary Range: $51,554 - $75,351 per annum (based on skills and experience) - Grade 4

Are you flexible, focused on the positive, and seeking opportunities to grow and develop. We are seeking an Academic Administrator to provided administrative support across the College.

In this role you'll be part of our Academic Administration Team, supporting managers, staff and students while ensuring smooth operations across a variety of functions.

Key aspects of this role include

Supporting examination processes for all college courses including review and submission of course grades, processing of change of grade forms and Impaired Performance and Aegrotat applications.

Maintaining academic offerings within SMS, i.e. opening and closing offerings, adding contact/block dates, changing course/offering coordinators.

Supporting processes required for submission of new and revised course proposals, specialisations and qualifications/course changes and deletions through Akari (Curriculum Management).

About you

You will bring knowledge of Office365, knowledge of or a willingness to learn core Massey University systems and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Work experience in general or academic administration would be ideal, along with strong written and oral communication skills.

Familiarity with te reo Māori, te ao Māori and tikanga Māori and experience working in a Kaupapa Māori context would be an advantage.

This role would suit someone seeking a new challenge who brings a strong service orientation and enjoys contributing to a collaborative team.

Why join us?

As a Massey staff member, you'll enjoy access to a range of benefits, including:

Five university holidays per year in addition to annual leave.

Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family.

Discounted gym and recreation centre membership.

Staff discounts at a wide range of commercial and retail businesses.

On-campus childcare facilities at Manawatū.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive and professional team where your skills will directly contribute to the success of staff, students, and the wider University.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online via the Massey University application portal. Please include a CV and cover letter. Email applications will not be accepted.

Applications close Sunday 08 November 2026, 11.00pm.