Mata Ahupae

Make a significant contribution to the administrative support structure within Te Wananga Matu - School of Chemical and Physical Sciences.
- Are you an organised self-starter who has an eye for detail and strong self-management skills?
- Can you provide accurate and timely administrative and operational support to staff and school management?
- Do you have good written and oral communication skills with experience using software such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook?

**Korero mo te turanga - About the role**

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Mata Ahupae - Administrator, Physics Programme in Te Wananga Matu - School of Chemical and Physical Sciences. This is a permanent, full-time role, and makes a significant contribution to the administrative support structure with the school.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Provide accurate and timely administrative and operational support to staff and school management in the areas of undergraduate/postgraduate programmes and processes and executive assistance to school committees, including minute taking
- Assist in updating and maintaining the school's website including undergraduate and postgraduate material, marketing and staff material, seminar information, and ensuring available online documents are up to date
- Provide a client focused approach to current and prospective student's needs, both external and internal, to ensure that all current and prospective students are responded to in a professional and responsive manner, answering queries and providing information on courses

**O pumanawa - About you**

**You will**:

- be a motivated, customer-focused individual who can take the initiative, and provide excellent administration support
- thrive in this role with an excellent manner with people, strong attention to detail, and self-management skills
- be a highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder, who relishes working autonomously as well as contributing positively to a high performing team
- need effective time management and forward planning to balance deadlines
- have the ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive working with a diverse range of stakeholders
- maintain a high standard of service to both students and staff.

This role is busy, challenging, extremely rewarding, and interesting for the individual with the right temperament.

There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand's top research University.

Role description - Click here to see further information, including salary.

**Close date for vacancy: Sunday, 2 February 2025**

**Contact details for vacancy**

Click "apply" and follow the process to enter your contact details, answer pre-screening questions then you will need to attach a resume and cover letter along with any supporting documents.

**Reference 1007237