Academic Administrator, Palmerston North
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Academic Administrator

  • Posted 1w ago
  • Hybrid
  • Full Time

$51.55  -  $75.35 k/yr

Palmerston North

Job Description

Academic Administrator - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Location: Manawatū

Salary Range: $51,554 – $75,351 per annum (based on skills and experience) - Grade 4

Fixed Term of six months to cover Parental Leave


Are you flexible, focused on the positive, and seeking opportunities to grow and develop? We are seeking a fixed-term Academic Administrator to provide 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:

 Supporting examination processes for all college courses including review and

submission of course grades, processing of change of grade forms and Impaired

Performance and Aegrotat applications.

 Maintaining academic offerings within SMS, ie opening and closing offerings, adding

contact/block dates, changing course/offering coordinators.

 Supporting processes required for submission of new and revised course proposals,

specialisations and qualifications/course changes and deletions through Akari

(Curriculum Management).


About you

You will bring knowledge of Office 365, knowledge of or a willingness to learn core Massey

University systems and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Work

experience in general or academic administration would be ideal, along with strong written

and oral communication skills.


Why join us?

As a Massey staff member, you’ll enjoy access to a range of benefits, including:

 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.

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Desired Soft Skills

  • Coordination
  • Communication
  • Time Management

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Job Schedule

  • Shift Work
  • Monday to Friday

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