Senior Academic Administrator

Toi Rauwharangi College of Creative Arts at Massey University is a world-class creative college with a legacy of more than a century of creative education, comprising internationally recognised programmes in design, fine art, matauranga toi Maori, commercial music, and screen arts.

Mo tenei turanga mahi - About the role

The Senior Academic Administrator provides high-level academic administration and governance support across the college, operating with a high degree of autonomy and professionalism.

The role may specialise in one or more areas such as governance, undergraduate or postgraduate administration, admissions, placements/work-integrated learning, or school support, while also offering expert guidance and advice to colleagues.

This position plays a key part in ensuring academic policies, systems, and processes are applied consistently to support the University's academic portfolio and objectives.

Working in close partnership with academic and professional staff, the Senior Academic Administrator supports the full student lifecycle, including course and programme management, admissions, progression, examinations, and completion.

The role ensures the accuracy and integrity of academic records and systems, contributes to accreditation, timetabling, and committee processes, and actively identifies opportunities for process improvement.

With a strong focus on quality, collaboration, and service excellence, the role helps deliver efficient academic operations and a positive student experience.

Mou - About you

This role will suit someone with a strong service focus who enjoys working with people and supporting the future of creative arts as part of a collaborative and dynamic team.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Strong experience in academic administration within a tertiary environment
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Sound understanding of academic regulations, governance, and quality assurance
• The ability to provide guidance and support to other administrators
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills
• The capacity to manage competing priorities and improve processes
• An interest in the creative arts and working within creative environments

Ko nga hua o te turanga? - What's in it for you?

Toi Rauwharangi - you'll be joining a newly formed team in a fabulous environment.

Location - our Pukeahu campus is easily accessible and close to Wellington city centre.

Staff benefits - Flamingo scooter credits every week, onsite gym (with reduced rates for eligible staff), 5 additional University leave days, access to the UniSaver superannuation scheme, ongoing personal career development opportunities, and more.

The salary for this position will depend on skills and experience but will be in the range of Grade 5 ($60,069 - $84,876).

If you are ready to join us - apply now!