Administrator - Student Administration

ACADEMIC DIVISION | TE WĀHAKA MATUA MĀTAURAKA

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Your new adventure starts here! Join the team responsible for supporting University of Otago students who represent our future New Zealand thinkers.

We work to smooth the Otago journey for 21,000 students, receiving and validating applications, maintaining student records, managing the examination process, and each year supporting thousands of bright minds as they graduate from the University of Otago.

We are the Student Administration team within the Academic Division.

About the role | Te mahi

Your tasks within the Student Administration team will depend on the specific portfolio you are supporting; this role is based predominantly in the course management team. A full list of tasks and responsibilities can be found within the job description.

Due to the nature of the role, the range of tasks and responsibilities is broad and may require performing duties at different workplaces or locations across campus. We are committed to on-going training and development in order to upskill successful candidates in areas that they desire more exposure to.

Your Skills and Experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for candidates with

• Exposure to work in a busy administration environment.

• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.

• A passion for customer service and delivering exceptional service to students and staff.

• An ability to work independently but also collaboratively within a team environment.

• Strong Microsoft office and PC skills.

Who we are | Mō te tīma

Our team of professional staff focus on the experience felt by our students here at the University of Otago. Our wider Academic Division is responsible for strategic oversight of teaching and learning policy and practice, oversight of academic staff confirmation and promotion, and other various teams which provide support to our student community.

Further Details | Pūroko

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours) position, located in Dunedin.

The appointment salary range for this role is $63,508 to $68,185 per annum. Top of range is $73,640.

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

Application | Tono

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2601483 will close on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.