Scholarships Advisor

• Full-time, fixed-term role till December 2026
• Interact with individuals from a range of backgrounds
• Manage your own portfolio in a supportive, tight-knit team 

 

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

Join our small, high-performing team and take charge of your own portfolio of scholarships. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide high-level administrative support for scholarship processes and offer advice to students, staff, funders, and other external stakeholders. You’ll bring expertise in data and financial procedures, along with the ability to manage your workflow and deliver results.

We’re looking for someone with sharp attention to detail, a flair for financial processes, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in data manipulation will be a real asset in this role. You’ll work well independently and also thrive in a close-knit, collaborative team. This role also calls for empathy, sound judgement, cultural awareness, and the ability to meet deadlines. If you enjoy working with people, take pride in delivering excellent service, and have a knack for working with complex information and systems, we’d love to hear from you. 

The salary for this full-time, fixed-term position (37.5 hours per week) is in the range of $71,275 to $84,695 per year, depending on skills, knowledge, and experience. Based at our Hillcrest Campus, this role is expected to commence in ideally September 2025 and will run through to December 2026, providing cover for a secondment.

For detailed information and to check your fit to the role please refer to the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, contact Kelly Hare, Scholarships Manager, at kelly.hare@waikato.ac.nz. All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

 

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

Are you a well-organised team player and problem-solver who would thrive working in a tertiary environment? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our dedicated and highly professional team of Scholarship Advisors.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A University degree, or equivalent relevant work experience 
• Excellent administration skills, planning and organisation, and computer literacy including data manipulation and financial know-how
• Strong communication skills and professional approach with an eye for detail
• Ability to interpret, and experience with, working within fixed policies and processes
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality customer service 
• Experience working with, and sensitivity to, people from varying backgrounds and cultures

 

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we? 

Te Mata Kairangi is responsible for the strategic leadership and provision of services and support for all scholarships and higher research degree qualifications at te Whare Wānanga o Waikato the University of Waikato. There are two teams; one providing high quality service and advice to students, staff and external stakeholders for scholarships, and the other providing support and advice on the University’s Masters of Philosophy and Doctoral qualifications.

 

He 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 People

The 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 10th August 2025

Requisition Number: 1002819