"Administrator (Creative Arts)"

Job Description:

Te Kura Toi Matihiko | School of Creative & Digital Arts
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 5 weeks annual leave + 5 days university holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous superannuation provisions (up to 6.75% employer contribution)
• Permanent position (37.5 hours per week)

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

The School of Creative and Digital Arts (CADA) seeks a motivated, professional and collaborative individual to provide administrative support to the staff and students within the School, specifically within the Schools of Fine Arts, Music and Digital Screen. This will include serving academic visitors and the general public while based in the reception area office at the Ilam School of Fine Arts.

In this varied role, you will ensure the provision of timely and efficient administrative service to stakeholders both within the School and other functions across the University. The Administrator (Creative Arts) will also support academics with administration activities related to course delivery, examination processes and management of the Schools’ scholarships and prizes. You will work within UC policies to manage essential finance and HR administration tasks. You will assist with Creative Arts events, seminars and functions.

Mōu | Who You Are

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong administration background in a medium to large organisation, preferably in the tertiary education sector, and have:

• excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with a wide range of people
• a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in your work
• confidence in using various software platforms
• the ability to maintain confidentiality
• knowledge of administration policies, systems and procedures

The successful applicant will also require high-level organisational skills, including the ability to cope with competing demands, and the ability to work autonomously, as well as collaboratively in a team. In addition, a passion for promoting learning and higher education in the Arts is highly desirable.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The Faculty of Arts is academically vibrant and culturally diverse, comprising Aotahi: School of Māori and Indigenous Studies, the School of Humanities, the School of Creative and Digital Arts, the School of Language, Social and Political Sciences, and Kōawa Studios. The Faculty has a very broad research base including eight research centres and offers a wide range of undergraduate and post graduate degrees, diplomas and certificates.

The School of Creative and Digital Arts offers students the opportunity to study subjects in Fine Arts, Music and Digital Screen.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued.

UC’s Benefits approach is shaped by Ngā Uara | Our Values Whanaungatanga, Tiakitanga, and Manaakitanga. They are designed to be relevant, support and inspire our people, they include:

• 5 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• UC Parental Leave (up to 9 weeks paid) + 26 weeks Government paid parental leave and onsite childcare facility
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• flexible working arrangements
• professional development and study opportunities
• supportive working environment
• a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel
• on-campus staff discounts including UC RecCentre
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

The closing date for this position is: 2 April 2026 (midnight, NZ time)*Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.*

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role.

Job Details

Reference #	31419
Posted on	23 Mar 2026
Closes on	02 Apr 2026 23:55
Location(s)	Christchurch
Expertise	Administration
Job level(s)	Experienced
Work type(s)	Continuing (Permanent) full-time