Administrator

Job Description:

• Flexible part-time role with excellent benefits
• Varied role within a small high performing team
• Discounted onsite parking, career development and more

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

This varied and fast-paced administrative role supports the wider operations of Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri School of Psychological and Social Sciences, while also providing dedicated support to Te Puna Haumaru the Centre for Security and Crime Science. You will work closely with the School Manager, Centre Director, academic staff, and students to ensure the smooth delivery of teaching, research, and engagement activities.

The role sits within a collaborative administrative team and involves a wide range of responsibilities. These include providing high-level administrative support, coordinating meetings and events (including the Centre’s seminar series), managing communications, assisting with financial processes, arranging travel, preparing employment contracts, and supporting academic programme administration such as examinations, timetabling, and postgraduate processes.

This is a part-time (18.75 hours per week), 12-month fixed-term opportunity, providing cover during a period of parental leave. There is some flexibility in how these hours may be arranged, by agreement. Salary will be in the range of $71,275 to $87,024 per annum (pro-rated), depending on the qualifications, skills and experience you bring to the role.

For further details, please refer to the position description. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Breanne Taite, School Manager, breanne.taite@waikato.ac.nz. Applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You are an experienced and highly organised administrator, confident managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines in a busy, complex environment. You bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, both independently and as part of a team.

You are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality service. You also have strong digital capability, with experience using Microsoft Office and confidence working with administrative systems, databases, and financial processes. Experience in a tertiary education or similar environment would be advantageous.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri is a vibrant and research-focused School. We are committed to providing a creative and supportive environment for learning and research, and to promoting bicultural practice in psychology in line with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Find out more about Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri School of Psychological and Social Sciences here.

Te Puna Haumaru – Centre for Security and Crime Science – is a research-focused centre situated within Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri. It is dedicated to producing high-quality empirical research that tangibly improves efforts to reduce crime and harm in New Zealand. The Centre provides a creative, supportive and questioning environment for learning and is committed to serving the educational needs of Māori communities locally and nationally while preparing graduates for careers in crime prevention and related professions.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on Sunday May 24, 2026

Requisition number: 1003627