Job Title : Administrator
Location : Christchurch, Canterbury
Company : Ara Institute of Canterbury
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-04-13
Close Date : 2023-08-13

Christchurch City, Madras Campus

Fixed Term, Full-Time - 12 Month Contract

• Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider
• Work collaboratively in a well-established team with a strong reputation

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role

To deliver professional administration support and provide highly customer focussed and effective reception services for the Centre for Assessment of Prior Learning.

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills/Experience

• Ability to work independently.
• Proven leadership and task/administration management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with sound written and oral communication.
• An understanding of financial systems and the ability to process accounting transactions.
• Accuracy and attention to detail when handling complex processes.
• Excellent time manager with the ability to prioritise.
• Experience coordinating fluctuating workloads and prioritising accordingly.
• Sound planning and organisational skills with attention to detail and follow through to achieve final outcome.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Analytical with an understanding of complex systems and processes
• Competent in using a range of computer systems and software, including the Microsoft Office suite and an ability to manipulate statistical information into reports.
• Skilled in the effective use of institutional systems and processes
• The ability to initiate, understand and analyse reports and to make adjustments when needed.
• Able to develop, monitor and determine appropriate action to manage trends.
• Excellent motivator with strong support skills
• The ability to both lead and contribute to the development of new initiatives.
• Understanding of academic processes in the ITP sector

Mō Mātou - About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury, a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

All positions at Ara are covered by the Ara Vaccination Policy (the Policy), which is based on a risk assessment conducted under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. The Policy is currently not in force; however, you need to be aware that should the policy come back into effect at a future point in time, it may become a requirement of your role that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Ara will consult with you should this eventuate.

Tono Ināianei - Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system. Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may interview prior to the advert's closing.

Rā Katinga - Applications close - Sunday 30th April 2023

Job Details Reference # 11471
Posted on 13 Apr 2023
Closes on 30 Apr 2023 23:55
Location(s) Central Christchurch
Expertise Business Support / Administration
Job level(s) Experienced
Work type(s) Fixed term full-time

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