Senior Academic Administrator
Senior Academic Administrator - College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Location: Manawatū
Salary Range: $60,069 - $84,876 per annum (based on skills and experience) - Grade 5
Are you flexible, focused on the detail, capable of working without supervision and able to manage multiple projects at the same time? We are seeking a Senior Academic Administrator to provide comprehensive and high quality administrative support across the College.
In this role, you'll be part of our Academic Administration Team, supporting managers, staff, and students while ensuring smooth operations across a variety of functions.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Providing confidential support to a specified Head of Academic Unit, including diary management and HR administration.
- Providing general administrative support to an Academic Unit.
- Supporting key College academic committees as required.
- Organisation of school and College-led events, including, but not limited to, catering, room bookings and set-up.
- Providing cover for team members at busy times and in cases of absence.
About you
You will bring relevant work experience, strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to adjust to rapid change and the initiative to anticipate and respond to common needs and problems. Strong IT skills using Microsoft Office 365 are preferred.
Why join us?
As a Massey staff member, you'll enjoy access to a range of benefits, including:
- Up to 6.75% employer contribution to UniSaver Superannuation.
- Five university holidays per year in addition to annual leave.
- Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family.
- Discounted gym and recreation centre membership.
- Staff discounts at a wide range of commercial and retail businesses.
- On-campus childcare facilities at Manawatū.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive and professional team where your skills will directly contribute to the success of staff, students, and the wider University.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online via the Massey University application portal. Please include a CV and cover letter. Email applications will not be accepted.
Applications close Sunday 12 April 2026, 11.00pm.
Company profile
From inception to infinity, we draw inspiration from our name, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, in setting our pathway for the future. Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University has 3 campuses in the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand; Manawatū Palmerston North, Otehā Auckland and Pukeahu Wellington. Our 5 colleges and the institutes, schools, departments and centres within them – focuses on a unique group of related subject areas. Our integrated academic structure also supports interdisciplinary study and research.
Te Tiriti is a part of who we are as a University, Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa Massey University is not simply defined by what we do, but by how we do it.
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