Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences - Administrator

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers. 

Join our leading Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, where our lecturers and health researchers are regarded as experts in their fields, frequently directing global research projects designed to better the lives of New Zealanders and the world, and in turn passing this knowledge on to our students.

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Faculty Administrator to join us, responsible for the provision of secretarial and administrative support to the Chairs of the numerous faculty committees, as well as supporting the Deputy Dean and Associate Deans.

• This position will suit a confident and proactive individual, with experience gained in administration or a related committee support function with a high level of discretion, as you will be working with sensitive information. 
• Your ability to build effective relationships, problem solve and provide effective support will be critical. 
• You will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, the ability to work with limited supervision and provision of excellent committee support. 
• You will be an advanced user of the Microsoft Office suite, with excellent communication skills gained across multiple business levels. 

Why us?

The University of Auckland is a truly great place to work. Offering five weeks’ annual leave, a generous company superannuation policy, over 300 courses and workshops designed to support your professional development, and standout facilities for staff members who are also parents, it’s easy to see why we've just been voted one of New Zealand’s most attractive employers.*

Find out more about some of the great reasons to work for us at Career development and benefits.

Based at our Grafton Campus, this is a permanent, part time position working 33.75 hours per week (0.9 FTE). There is some degree of flexibility with the work pattern for these hours each week.

Professional Staff Level 3.

Applications close on Sunday 30th July 2017.

*Randstad Awards 2017.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTI, equity groups, parenting support and flexible work go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz