"Faculty Administrator"

Job Description:

Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law

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)
• Salary - $73,750 p.a (pro rata)
• Permanent position, 30 hours per week (part-time)

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

As a Faculty Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth and efficient delivery of Faculty operations. You’ll provide high-quality administrative support across postgraduate programmes, research activities, and work-integrated learning initiatives. Acting as a central point of contact, you will manage enquiries, coordinate events, support academic processes, and maintain accurate records, all while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing administration team.

Mōu | Who You Are

You are a warm, personable, and approachable person with a customer-focus, who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can adapt and use initiative. You have demonstrated experience in:

• A minimum of 2 – 4 years’ experience in an office administration and/or professional support role within a medium to large organisation
• Strong experience managing databases, records, or student information systems
• Demonstrated experience with competing priorities and high-volume workflows
• Experience using office systems and maintaining accurate documentation
• Advanced communication skills that promote confident and professional engagement
• Experience in, or understanding of, NZ Tertiary Education system would be advantageous
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

You will work closely with the Faculty Administration team, Postgraduate Directors, Associate Deans, academic staff, and students. You’ll also engage with internal teams such as the UC Placements and WIL teams, as well as external stakeholders including Law Clinic clients and partners.

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.

For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 7th 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.

In your cover letter please summarise what effective teamwork means to you and provide a specific example of how you have demonstrated this in practice, including the contribution you made to the team’s success. Additionally, outline why you believe your skills and experience would make you a strong fit for our team.

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.