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University of Otago

362 Leith Street, Dunedin North, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand

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Administrator

The role | Te mahi

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised administrator to join the Division of Sciences. Based in a shared office, you will provide vital administrative support to the Departments of Chemistry, Human Nutrition and Food Science. Join us in enabling world-class research and fostering an exceptional learning environment for our students.

Key tasks of both roles include:

  • Providing administration support to academic and professional staff.
  • Responding to student or visitor enquiries.
  • Coordinating local administration processes such as recruitment, induction, and teaching administration support.
  • Collating and distributing student exam results.
  • Maintaining timetable information.
  • Planning and logistics for travel.
  • Meeting support.
  • Financial tasks including purchase card reconciliation, reimbursements, purchasing and invoicing.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

We are looking for candidates with:

  • Previous experience in a busy administration environment.
  • The ability to build and maintain relationships.
  • Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programmes.
  • An inquisitive mindset.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • The ability to work as part of a team and individually.
  • The ability to be adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment.

About our team | Mō te tīma

Divisional Services and Administration are a group of highly skilled professional staff responsible for delivering an outstanding student and staff experience through high quality, effective service delivery to all of the University’s internal and external customers.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a permanent, part time (26.25 hours) position available, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. Although we can often be flexible with hours, we are looking for somebody who is able to work Monday to Friday.

The appointment range for this role is $63,508 to $68,185. Top of Range $73,640 (pro-rata).

We are also seeking candidates for Kaiwhakahaere Tari positions, which support the implementation of our Māori Strategic Framework. The appointment range for this role is $69,931 to $74,609. Top of range $80,285 (pro-rata).

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

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362 Leith Street, Dunedin North, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
Staff / Administration
Closes: Jun 7, 2026
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