Admissions Administrator

Admissions Administrator (18 hours per week)

Woolston Campus
Permanent, Proportional 0.48

FTE (18 hours per week)

• Do you have exceptional customer service skills? Join Ara’s admission team!
• Support learners with applications, admissions, and enrolments across their study journey
• Deliver accurate, timely admin services in a busy, learner‑focused environment

Join a tertiary education provider in this part time (18 hours over 4 days) role supporting learners across key admission and enrolment processes.

As an Admissions Administrator, you’ll deliver accurate, timely, and learner focused admissions and enrolment support. You’ll process applications, assess entry criteria, manage learner communications, coordinate enrolments and re enrolments, and work closely with academic and administrative teams to ensure a seamless ākonga experience while promoting Ara’s programmes and services.

• Qualification in or equivalent to NZ Certificate in Business Administration Level 3 / Level 4
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Advanced MS Office skills – especially in Excel, Word, and Teams
• Experience in a tertiary or regulatory environment
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service, with recent experience in a customer service role
• The ability to quickly ascertain a customer’s need through effective listening and questioning techniques
• An articulate, clear, and friendly communication style
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly pressured environment, without sacrificing quality
• The ability to work co‑operatively as part of a multi‑skilled team
• A friendly, cheerful, energetic and pro‑active disposition, with the ability and enthusiasm to handle pressure
• Flexibility in order to meet the challenges of a role in a dynamic environment
• Awareness and sensitivity to other cultures in keeping with the Institution’s values and goals

Ara Institute of Canterbury 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.

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 organization

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email Recruitment.nz.