Faculty Administrative Assistant

Job Description:

Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• 4 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous superannuation provisions (up to 6.75% employer contribution)
• Fixed-Term (0.67 FTE) position until the end of October 2027
• 25 hours per week

Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Faculty Administrative Assistant? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
We’re looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Administrator to be the welcoming face and vital support for the Administration team and Faculty of Law. As the first point of contact for staff, students and visitors, you’ll provide high-quality customer service and a wide range of essential administrative support that keeps things running smoothly. From managing reception and meeting coordination to handling communications and travel bookings, your attention to detail and great time management will make a real difference to the day-to-day operations of the Faculty. If you enjoy working in a supportive team environment, take pride in being helpful and reliable, and love making things easier for others, we’d love to hear from you!

Mōu | Who You Are
To be successful in this role you will hold a NCEA Level 3 or National Certificate (NZQA Level 3) or equivalent, as well as have:

• Demonstrated strong customer focus
• Intermediate computer skills across the MS Office Suite
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills, able to effectively prioritise and proven attention to detail
• An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and professional contribution. Programmes offered by Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law include the LLB, LLM and the Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ). The Faculty has a vibrant postgraduate research student programme. You will feel part of a cohesive team working alongside professional and dynamic colleagues. For more information about our Faculty and team, please visit us @ KaupekaTure | Faculty of Law

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
At UC, being part of our team means more than just a job. We are committed to supporting our kaimahi | staff’s career and wellbeing with benefits designed to help our kaimahi grow and feel connected, supported and valued.

UC’s Benefits approach is shaped by Ngā Uara | Our Values Whanaungatanga, Tiakitanga, and Manaakitanga. They are designed to be relevant, support and inspire our people, they include:

• 4 weeks annual leave +5 days university holidays
• generous employer contribution to superannuation (up to 6.75%)
• flexible working arrangements
• professional development opportunities
• supportive working environment
• a wide range of retail discounts across shopping, entertainment and travel
• on-campus staff discounts
• living in revitalised Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand
• a unique working environment in a beautiful campus with access to UC facilities such as UC RecCentre and Staff Club at discounted rates plus onsite cafés and eateries, and more.

For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 5 August 2026 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.

Please note, this is an onsite position.