University of Otago Looking for Research Project Administrator at Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Full Time

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

The role/Te mahi

Applications are invited for this diverse role, providing project and administrative support for the curriculum insights and progress study – an important part of our uniquely Aotearoa New Zealand system for understanding how learners are progressing and achieving across primary schooling.

In this role you will work with a dynamic and collegiate team of research, technical and operational staff, ensuring that administrative processes and systems are effective, efficient, and compliant.

Your work will include:

• day-to-day administration;
• enquiry management;
• arranging travel;
• support for staffing coordination;
• purchasing; and
• expenditure reconciliation.

This role is an opportunity to apply your superior organisational and customer service skills, working across a busy and varied programme of activities.

Your skills and experience/Kā Pūkeka Me Kā Wheako

Ideally, you will have the following:

• High level of computer literacy, including extensive experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A strong customer focus and problem-solving ability.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to effectively plan and prioritise tasks in the context of a project environment.
• The ability to work to strict deadlines and manage workload.
• Experience with financial administration and records management systems.

About Our Team/Mō Te Tīma

The Educational Assessment Research Unit (EARU) is located within the College of Education at the University of Otago. It is comprised of a small, dedicated team of researchers and technical staff, whose purpose is to provide robust assessment information to New Zealand educators and policy makers.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a part-time (18.75 hours per week), fixed-term position until June 2026, based in Dunedin.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Alison Richardson, Operations Manager, via the details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2301071 will close on Tuesday, 11 July 2023.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received, the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.