Administration Team Leader - Student Accommodation

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and one of the world’s top research institutions. We employ over 6,000 academic and professional staff to support the success of more than 41,000 students.

Our Student Accommodation team provides housing for over 4,500 students across a variety of accommodation styles—from first-year halls to self-catered apartments for senior students. We aim to create a safe, supportive, and enjoyable community that feels like home for our students.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Administration Team Leader to join our team at Waipārūrū Hall for a permanent opportunity, to provide administration coordination and leadership supporting the front of house operations, reception services, and the operational and financial management for accommodation.

Your role will ensure that accommodation staff deliver a high level of customer care to agreed deadlines, and that they have clear direction and expectations for the achievement of their agreed objectives. You will also work closely with the Resident manager on preparing workload models and annual planning for Accommodation, as well as ensuring relevant governance, compliance guidelines and policy changes are communicated across the team effectively.

This role is well suited to someone with excellent internal and external stakeholder engagement skills, as you will need to engage with contractors, suppliers, students, internal and external clients at all levels.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent opportunity.,

The remuneration is $72,000 - $88,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in leading and supporting a team, with experience in team building, change management, and working co-operatively.
• Full, clean NZ Drivers licence.
• Experience in the preparation of contract proposals and reports for senior managers.
• Administration experience in a large complex organisation working with several stakeholders.
• A high level of computer literacy including intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite and financial systems.
• Development and implementation of policy, procedures and practices

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is dedicated to providing an excellent and stimulating environment for its employees which ensures a healthy work-life balance through.

• Five weeks’ annual leave per annum
• Up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 37.5 hours working week
• Flexible employment practices
• Additional parental leave payments
• Discounted, onsite childcare, parking and various leisure and recreation services.

For more information on the benefits of working here, see our Staff Benefits page.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Monday 9th 2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz