Job Description
DIVISIONAL SERVICES & ADMINISTRATION | WHAKARATONGA TARI ME TE WHAKARITENGA
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, WELLINGTON | ŌTĀKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA, PŌNEKE
Who we are | Mō te tīma
At the University of Otago Wellington campus, we teach medicine, radiation therapy, physiotherapy, postgraduate qualifications and papers, and undertake a wide variety of health-based research.
We are proud to be a part of New Zealand’s first medical school and have been providing New Zealand with a highly qualified health professional workforce since 1875.
Our Campus is supported by a team of highly skilled professional staff, working to deliver an unparalleled student and staff experience; this is achieved through the delivery of high quality and effective administration support to our internal and external customers.
About the role | Te mahi
Are you an exceptional administrator who wants to play a vital part in the education of New Zealand’s future health professionals and support some of New Zealand’s best health researchers? If so, this is the job for you!
In these administrator roles you will provide proactive teaching, timetabling and administrative support while becoming a trusted point of contact for a range of students, staff and visitors.
Key tasks may include:
Providing administration support including document drafting, minute taking, and records management.
Coordinating the rosters of students in academic and clinical settings.
Providing teaching, timetabling, clinical placement coordination.
Coordinating student assessments.
Using University systems to maintain databases, extracting data, providing reports and other relevant data.
Along with excellent administration and coordination skills, a strong customer service focus is critical to success in this role.
Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
We are looking for candidates who have:
Proven experience in a busy administration role.
A passion for delivering exceptional assistance to customers.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programmes.
Have exceptional communication skills, be a team player and a keen learner.
If you have outstanding organisation and administration skills and want to be part of a team that provides the essential administration support to our undergraduate medical degree programmes, apply now!
Further details | Pūroko
We are offering two part time (30 hrs & 22.5 hrs), permanent positions based in Pōneke, Wellington.
The appointment range for the roles is Level 4 $63,508 to $68,185. Top of Range $73,640 (pro-rata).
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this job.
We are also seeking candidates for Kaiwhakahaere Tari positions, which supports the implementation of our Māori Strategic Framework. If you are interested in this position, there will be an opportunity to tell us how you could contribute to a culture of whakawhanaukataka in our workplace through the application process. The salary range for Kaiwhakahaere Tari roles are $69,931 to $80,285. Top of Range $80,285.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information, please contact Kerrie Harford via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
Applications quoting reference number 2501929 will close Thursday, 29 January 2026.
Applications may be reviewed as submitted and candidates may be invited to 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: Kerrie Harford
Position details: Administrator & Kaiwhakahaere Tari
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Wellington
Primary Location
NZL-NI-Wellington
Employment Status
Permanent
Salary Level and Range
Please see information above
Organisation
Divisional Services and Administration (UOW)
Job Function
Administrative
