Programme Coordinator - 13 month fixed term

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.  We have six academic faculties and 13 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

The University of Auckland creates globally transformative impacts through our distinctive strengths in world leading research, scholarship, teaching and collaborative partnerships, inspired by our unique position in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. 

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The Faculty of Law is currently seeking a Programme Coordinator to join their team. This is a full-time, 13 months fixed-term position with the main purpose of providing administrative support for student and academic related administrative processes.

Some other key responsibilities include:

• Support results submission for individually assessed courses, including Honours dissertations and community placement/internship results
• Provide administrative support for postgraduate courses, including results submission
• Administer the record-keeping for the Advanced Legal Research (LAW 498) course
• Coordinate with external bodies (New Zealand Council of Legal Education and the Law Society)
• Support the Group Services Manager to administer the academic misconduct process
• Provide support or undertake other allocated general administration duties, as required, by the Group Services Manager

Remuneration:  $55,300 - $69,600 (depending on level of experience)

This is a full- time, fixed term (37.5 hours per week) opportunity

For more information, please see the Position Description.

Te Wāhanga Ture o Waipapa Taumata Rau | The Auckland Law School

Auckland Law School is ranked 54th in the QS World University Rankings. It is the largest law school in New Zealand and has an international reputation for academic excellence. It has high entry standards for its LLB and LLB (Honours) degrees and has an outstanding postgraduate programme. We are committed to improving access to justice through excellence in teaching, research, service, and engagement.

About you | He kōrero mōu

We are looking for a detail-oriented person with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The person should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be passionate about the education sector. If you are a highly organised and adaptable person with proven administrative and logistical experience in a customer facing role, we would like to hear from you. 

Our ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent gained through relevant experience
• 2 to 3 years' experience delivering high quality administrative support
• Experience of working with and understanding the needs of a diverse range of clients
• Experience of working effectively in a team setting AND working independently with sole responsibility for coordinating an end-to-end process/activity

Important Skills | Nga Pūkenga Motuhake

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative working style  
• Strong technical skills and knowledge
• Ability to build and grow relationships
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills
• Proof-reading skills/attention to detail
• The ability to use your initiative and get things done
• Work well in a team and autonomously

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 2nd August 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Sharon Kishore via sharon.kishore@auckland.ac.nz if you have any questions about this role. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

**We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found*

Additional Information

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