Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
The beauty of this position is that it is literally the first point of contact and face of the School and will work with staff from all areas. You will be immersed in various types of work supporting the Dean and managers, and meet a wide variety of people, juggling many priorities to ensure the smooth running of our School.
Your priority will be to welcome visitors and students and provide information about Higher Degree and Scholarship application processes. This includes the enrolment and regulations processes, assisting with promoting and organising the delivery of staff and student workshops and seminars, providing secretarial support for all meetings and financial management processing activities for the staff of the office.
Salary will be in the range of $56,737 to $68,633 per year, prorated, based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a fixed term, full-time role (37.5 hours a week) until October 2025. This role is based on our Hillcrest Campus, providing service between 9am to 5pm daily.
For more information about the role please see the position description here. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Kelly Hare, Scholarship Manager, kelly.hare@waikato.ac.nz
Ko wai koe? - Who are you?
In addition to your NCEA Level 3 or equivalent qualification you will also have the following:

• A solution focused attitude and enjoy being part of a busy team environment
• Strong attention to detail with a professional and confidential manner
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills to provide a quality client-oriented service
• A high level of ICT skills and the ability to apply information and communication technologies to achieve desired results
• Knowledge of financial management processes and online systems
• Proven time management skills, with a flexible attitude to drop things and turn to priorities as required

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?
Te Mata Kairangi School of Graduate Research is responsible for the strategic leadership and provision of services and support for all higher research degree qualifications and all scholarships at 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.
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, 1 September 2024
Requisition number: 1001882
Apply here