"Personal Assistant"

Job Description:

Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau | Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

• Working within a welcoming, innovative and progressive team
• Competitive salary and great staff benefits

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and dynamic Personal Assistant to provide support to the Head of School's Leadership Team, with focus on providing administrative support to our five Heads of Departments.

The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Science is a diverse, dynamic and evolving school within the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies. We are research intensive with a focus towards a hands-on and practical approach for our students.

This is an exciting time for our school which is in a period of growth as it evolves to meet the demands of students and industry. Our Executive Leadership Team enjoy a collaborative, flexible and respectful approach to reaching our strategic goals, working closely together.

Nga haepapa matua | Key Responsibilities

This pivotal role requires someone who must be supremely professional, whilst also being welcoming and approachable. They'll also need to be flexible, adaptable and comfortable juggling competing priorities. This role includes liaising with the faculty office, other central university/faculty services, industry and other external stakeholders, as well as providing support for various events and committees.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience as Personal Assistant at senior management level
• Strong proficiency in office administration procedures
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage conflicting schedules and competing priorities
• An exceptional ability to communicate at all levels
• A proactive, self-directed and independent working style
• Experience working in the tertiary education sector would be advantageous

Ngā Huanga | Benefits

• Professional development
• Generous leave allowances
• Flexible and hybrid working options

For the right person, this role offers an opportunity to join our diverse and vibrant team at an exciting time of progress, evolution and growth. This role is interesting, challenging and comes with a competitive salary and great staff benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your cover letter and CV with your application by clicking the "APPLY" button.

Ngā Utu | Salary: $59,000 - $78,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Tohutoro Mahi | Job Reference: 93503

Te rā aukati | Closing Date: 30th September 2025, 11:55pm

*Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week