Senior Admissions Adviser

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Waipapa Taumata Rau | 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.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Admissions Adviser within Admissions. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and experienced professional who can not only deliver on the operational requirements of the role but also contribute to the continuous improvement of Admissions processes, systems, and procedures in partnership with Admissions Team Leaders.

The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing current practices, identifying opportunities for improvement, and leading initiatives through to implementation. A strong analytical mindset is essential, with the ability to interpret data, prepare reports, identify trends, and use insights to support informed decision-making and drive service enhancements. Advanced Excel skills and experience working with business systems, databases, and reporting tools will be highly valued.

You will take a lead role in the review, approval, and ongoing maintenance of application and admission-related information published on the University website, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with policy and regulatory requirements.

As a senior member of the team, you will also champion training and capability development across Admissions, ensuring practices are aligned with the University's strategic objectives and contributing to the achievement of agreed KPIs and service delivery targets. You will bring a continuous improvement mindset, a strong aptitude for working with systems and technology, and the ability to use data and reporting to identify efficiencies, improve processes, and enhance the applicant experience.

This role will be primarily based in the City Campus but will need to be flexible to work across different faculties, across campuses, and will need someone who is agile and forward-thinking.

This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week on a fixed-term contract until the end of 2027. The salary range for this role is $73,400 - $77,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description. 

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will be highly motivated with excellent communications skills, ideally you will have experience working with policies and regulations, as well as managing successful stakeholder relationships at all levels, and working effectively in an area of high-volume workload.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills and Knowledge 

Essential:

• Experience in reporting and analysis.
• Experience in continuous improvement.
• Advanced knowledge and experience using Microsoft Tools.
• Advanced knowledge and experience using PeopleSoft.
• Significant experience in the use of the National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) databases and the Australian National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) databases.
• Subject matter expertise around the New Zealand secondary school qualifications and admission requirements.
• Subject matter expertise in establishing qualification equivalence, assessing academic attainment and applying those outcomes against set guidelines and criteria.
• Understanding of global English language proficiency assessments and their relevance in the New Zealand context.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders and cross-functional teams, and supporting change
• Kia Whakamana i te Tangata Acknowledging, maintaining and restoring the mana and tapu of individuals, whānau and communities.

Preferred: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.

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 is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and 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 9/08/2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Theresa Faamoana - [email protected] for more information. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

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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