"Programme Administrator School of Arts"

Job Description:

• Full 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 sits within a small, dedicated team providing high-quality support to students, academic staff, the Head of School and the School Manager of Te Kura Toi School of Arts. Our close-knit team plays a vital role in enabling the School’s teaching and research activities to run smoothly.

The responsibilities are broad and diverse, including responding to student and public enquiries, preparing meeting minutes, coordinating travel, arranging casual contracts, supporting event delivery, and assisting with the administration of annual examinations.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.00pm (37.5 hours per week). Salary will be in the range of $71,275 to $87,024 per annum, 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 Amanda Bowcott, Acting School Manager. Applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You are an experienced administrator with well-developed organisational skills and a strong background in providing high-quality administrative support. The role requires extensive use of digital systems, so you will demonstrate advanced capability in Microsoft Office and confidence working with databases and other digital tools. Experience within the tertiary education or public sector would be advantageous.

As the first point of contact for the kura, you will be approachable, professional and proactive, with a genuine commitment to providing excellent service.

You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification or have equivalent professional experience. You will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities, and the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the initiative to contribute to the continuous improvement and documentation of administrative processes within the School.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about one of these roles but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to get in touch or to just apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

Te Wānanga o Ngā Kete the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences (ALPSS) is a large and dynamic Division that includes Te Kura Toi the School of Arts, Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri the School of Psychological and Social Sciences, and the School of Law, Politics, and Philosophy.

Te Kura Toi School of Arts is a vibrant and diverse academic unit, including programmes in English, Environmental Planning, Geography, History, International Languages and Cultures, Music, Media and Creative Technologies, Theatre Studies and Dance, and Writing Studies. It offers experiential learning (internships/externships) to all students.

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 March 8, 2026

Requisition number: 1003391