Company Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. We have eight academic faculties and 11 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.
Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We are on the lookout for an Administrator/Receptionist to join our team!
At the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI), our receptionist is the first port of call for staff and doctoral student enquiries and a friendly welcome for visitors to the Institute.
This role supports the smooth running of the Institute, by providing general administrative and operations support, including:
- Reception and front of house duties
- Room bookings, access management, and facilities support
- Making sure Institute printers and equipment remain in good working order, coordinating with central teams and external vendors for maintenance and repairs when required
- Supporting with events when required
- Supporting the Institute Team Leader and Institute Operations Manager with general administration and one-off project support when required.
- Supporting the Institute Team Leader with Postgraduation administration.
- Key to your success in this role will be your ability to build and maintain strong relationships, underpinned by a focus on customer service.
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 per week) position.
Remuneration is $50,700 - $55,000 per annum.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.
Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team
ABI is a world-leading research institute that aims to improve medical diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease. We do this through the application of engineering sciences and technical innovation to medicine and human physiology.
The Institute has around 250 members, of which approximately 105 are graduate students enrolled in Doctoral or Master's research. All our students are members of at least one multi-disciplinary research team, which often include valuable collaborations with domestic and international clinicians, medical professionals, computer scientists and bioengineers.
Find out more about us via the following links:
- Meet our staff
- Welcome from the Director - Distinguished Professor Peter Hunter
- About the Institute
He kōrero mōu | About you
Ideal applicants will also possess or demonstrate:
- Previous experience in customer service and/or reception
- Strong digital literacy skills and the ability to pick up and learn new systems
- Excellent planning and organisations skills
- Superior interpersonal skills and be someone who genuinely enjoys helping others to succeed and excel
- An understanding of the research environment and project coordination experience would be very useful in this role but are not essential.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 8/2/2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the abovementioned skills and experiences.
Please note that we may close the advert earlier if we find a suitable candidate.
Please reach out to Nina Mamnani - n.mamnani@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.
Additional Information
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
