Administrator, Faculty of Arts

Role overview

The University of Canterbury is hiring an Administrator to support departments and programmes within the School of Language, Social and Political Sciences in the Faculty of Arts. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week and runs on a fixed-term basis until 1 December 2026. The position is based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand, and is to be performed onsite.

What the role involves

You will deliver efficient, high-quality administrative support across the school, helping with day-to-day coordination and ensuring key processes run smoothly. A major part of the role is supporting the contracting and onboarding of new staff, looking after a departmental budget, and making sure contractor timesheets are approved in a timely manner.

Team and working environment

You will work closely with five other administrators in the school and will mainly support Global, Cultural and Languages Studies, Anthropology, and Sociology. The broader school includes Media and Communication, Sociology, Human Services, Linguistics, Anthropology, Political Science, and Global, Cultural and Languages Studies.

Who you should be

To be successful, you should bring at least three years of experience in an administrative position, ideally gained in a medium to large organisation. You will need to be organised, dependable, and comfortable handling multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Application and eligibility details

Applications must be submitted through the university careers website and should include both a cover letter and a CV/resume. Email applications are not accepted. If you have questions about the application process, you may contact WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz. Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand or Australia, or hold a valid New Zealand work visa. Applications will be considered as they arrive, and interviews may begin before the closing date. The closing date is 12 July 2026 at midnight NZ time.

Benefits and conditions

This role includes a range of staff benefits at UC, shaped by the values of Whanaungatanga, Tiakitanga, and Manaakitanga. Benefits may include four weeks of annual leave plus five university holiday days, employer superannuation contributions of up to 6.75% for staff employed over nine months, flexible work options, professional development support, a supportive workplace, retail discounts, on-campus staff offers, access to a revitalised Christchurch location, and discounted use of facilities such as UC RecCentre and the Staff Club, along with onsite cafés and eateries.

About the organisation

The University of Canterbury is a university with a distinctive campus environment in Christchurch, New Zealand, offering a workplace that supports staff wellbeing, growth, and connection.