School of Science Administrator

Job Description Support leaders, staff, students, and visitors daily Be a proactive problem-solver with great people skills Do you have a passion for seeing students succeed? Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the roleProvide efficient and effective administrative and office support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school by supporting the School Manager, Dean, Heads of programmes, staff and students, and visitors of the School of Science.This role is varied and exciting as your scope of work will range from being the friendly face that’s the first point of contact at the school office, supporting the coordination of the annual timetable of student-related academic processes, coordinating rooms and resources, assistance with staff travel requests, bookings and queries, assistance with purchasing and processing payments, contributing to organisation of key events, as well as being the seamless interface between the School and our Student Services team.Salary will be in the range of $71,275 to $84,695 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.For more information on the role please see the position description . For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Klaus Reiter, School Manager, School of Science at klaus.reiter@waikato.ac.nz . All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received.Ko wai koe? – Who are you?If you love diversity and being busy, then this role is for you! Your friendly personality will shine as you will be the first point of contact in our school office. You will be able to showcase your excellent communication skills to build connections, and maintain constructive relationships to support our outreach activities, social media, and general administrative processes. You are confident, a fast and keen learner, eager to embrace new ways of doing things. You are proactive and not afraid to ask pertinent questions to help you navigate your role.You will have strong administration and computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Your communication skills and enthusiasm for supporting learners will be utilised in this role on a daily basis. Experience working in tertiary education could be an advantage but is not essential.Don’t meet every single requirement?Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At The University of Waikato, we’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be just the right person for this or another opportunity on our team.Ko wai mātou? – Who are we? Te Aka Mātuatua School of Science is a research-intensive school with teaching and research activities that cover a broad range of science disciplines. We are passionate about science and the difference that it can make to some of the biggest challenges facing Aotearoa and the world. With excellent facilities in Hamilton and Tauranga and staff who are genuinely world-class, we are driven in the pursuit of outstanding scientific teaching and research.Find out more about Te Aka Mātuatua School of Science hereHe 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 PeopleThe 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 30th November 2025Requisition number: 1003101