Administrator - Biomedical Sciences

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DIVISIONAL SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION
SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | TE KURA MĀTAI RONGOĀ-KOIORA

• Be part of something truly meaningful, where you make a difference and feel at home.
• Salary + 6.75% superannuation + five weeks’ annual leave (pro rata).
• Staff are encouraged to map personal development plans as part of the University value māhirahira (curiosity).
• We are a supportive whakawhanaungatanga (community).

The role/Te mahi

We are seeking a proactive, organised, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Administrator in the School of Biomedical Sciences. This role is essential in delivering high-quality operational support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department.

Key responsibilities include providing general administrative and operational assistance, committee support, departmental communications, as well as supporting undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities.

The Administrator function includes Kaiwhakahaere Tari roles, which play a key part in supporting the implementation of our Māori Strategic Framework and advancing the University’s commitment to the success of Māori students and staff. If you choose to apply for a Kaiwhakahaere Tari position, you’ll have the opportunity to share how you could contribute to fostering a culture of whakawhanaukataka within our workplace as part of your application.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

You will be a self-starter with proven experience as a high-performing Administrator, dedicated to supporting students, staff, and customers. Your exceptional organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload will be key to your success. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow, learn new skills, and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment. Other key skills include:

• Previous experience in a busy and/or complex administrative environment
• Naturally able to build strong relationships and providing outstanding customer service.
• Adaptable and solutions focused, committed to continuous improvement.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail.
• An ongoing commitment to positive outcomes for our students, staff, and visitors.
• Dedication to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner and demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and Pasifika values.

About our team/Mō te tīma

Divisional Services and Administration is a team of highly skilled professionals responsible for delivering outstanding student and staff experiences through high quality, operational management, and administrative support services. We are a strong supportive whakawhanaungatanga, (community), proud of the work we do as the largest workforce in the university, spanning every corner of the motu.

Further details/Pūroko

Thisis a permanent part-time (25 hours) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role at Level 4 is $63,508 to $68,185. Top of Range $73,640.

The Kaiwhakahaere Tari positions are at Level 5, with the appointment range $69,931 to $74,609.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for these positions.

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 or to discuss the role in confidence - please contact Emily Bisset (Operations Lead) via the contact details.

Application/Tono

Applications quoting reference number 2500978 will close on Sunday 27th July.

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