Course Administrator

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a young university with a strong focus on research‑led teaching and an innovative, student‑centric academic environment. Our mission is to produce great graduates who enter the workforce able to... Be part of fast‑paced and collaborative environment Play a key role in supporting the delivery of core undergraduate business courses Contribute to continuous improvement 1 Year Fixed Term, full time role based at AUT’s City Campus Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand’s newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works , AUT is 5-star rated by QS, with more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. It’s a place of real opportunity, where the values of Pono, Tika and Aroha shape how talented, progressive people work together – and you’ll feel that in the culture, in the collaboration and in the difference the work makes for students, communities and the world. Our community is stronger because of the role Te Tiriti plays in how we operate, and because Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership and contribution are central to who we are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio‑economic situations and accessibility needs. The Course Administration team is part of AUT’s Business School. Our School holds two of the most prestigious global business school accreditations: EQUIS and AACSB, attesting to the quality of its programmes and research. In line with AUT's positioning as a university of opportunity and New Zealand's only university of technology, we care about student success. We embrace practice‑led and research‑informed approaches to teaching, to optimise the student experience, and we pride ourselves on our significant industry connections and opportunities for work‑integrated learning. The Business School is looking for a dynamic administrator to work closely and support the course‑co‑ordinators in the core undergraduate business courses and to provide effective and efficient administration of the courses. The key tasks of this position will include: Provide administration support to the core course co‑ordinators Regularly communicate with all key stakeholders, ensuring a strong customer service focus Ability to be flexible and adaptable, to think critically and exercise sound judgement in problem‑solving This is a busy and varied position. Critical to the role is being able to develop collaborative working relationships. You will be a forward thinker, be able to multi‑task and work under pressure, whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail. You will have previous administration experience, ideally in tertiary education administration. For your application to be successful, you must be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of MS packages (Word, Excel), exceptional communication and people skills, along with the ability to establish and maintain systems for managing work. You will be highly organised, methodical and self‑motivated, with the ability to demonstrate initiative and advanced problem‑solving skills. As a professional staff member at AUT, you’ll help our university thrive by improving services, supporting students and staff and driving practical improvements across our campuses. We’re looking for people with energy, curiosity and openness to new ideas who bring a collaborative, adaptable approach and contribute to a positive workplace culture. You’ll also bring cultural humility and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Indigenous peoples and diverse communities. Experience supporting Indigenous, equity or inclusion‑focused initiatives is highly valued. To be successful in this role, you will have: 2 years’ experience in a similar role/field Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, systems, and software applications. Start Date: 10 August 2026 Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: $62,000 - $81,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications) Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: #J-18808-Ljbffr