Admissions Administrator (18 hours per week)

Permanent, Proportional 0.48FTE (18 hours per week)

Do you have exceptional customer service skills? Join Ara’s admission team!
Support learners with applications, admissions, and enrolments across their study journey
Deliver accurate, timely admin services in a busy, learner‑focused environment
Join a tertiary education provider in this part time (18 hours over 4 days) role supporting learners across key admission and enrolment processes.

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi – About the Role
As an Admissions Administrator, you’ll deliver accurate, timely, and learner focused admissions and enrolment support. You’ll process applications, assess entry criteria, manage learner communications, coordinate enrolments and re enrolments, and work closely with academic and administrative teams to ensure a seamless ākonga experience while promoting Ara’s programmes and services.

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako – Skills and Experience

Qualification in or equivalent to NZ Certificate in Business Administration Level 3 / Level 4
Exceptional organizational skills
Advanced MS Office skills – especially in Excel, Word, and Teams
Experience in a tertiary or regulatory environment
Extensive administration experience
Commitment to providing outstanding customer service, with recent experience in a customer service role
The ability to quickly ascertain a customer’s need through effective listening and questioning techniques
An articulate, clear, and friendly communication style
Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly pressured environment, without sacrificing quality
The ability to work co-operatively as part of a multi-skilled team
A friendly, cheerful, energetic and pro-active disposition, with the ability and enthusiasm to handle pressure
Flexibility in order to meet the challenges of a role in a dynamic environment
Awareness and sensitivity to other cultures in keeping with the Institution’s values and goals
Mō Mātou – About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organization

Tono Ināianei - Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email Recruitment@Ara.ac.nz.

Rā Katinga - Applications close - 11.55pm 1 March


Job Details
Reference #
22455

Posted on
23 Feb 2026

Closes on
01 Mar 2026 23:55

Location(s)
Woolston

Expertise
Business Support / Administration

Job level(s)
Experienced

Work type(s)
Permanent part-time