Admissions Advisor at The University of Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Process-focused with strong critical thinking skills
• Enjoy a varied role with customer process and face-to-face support
• Full-time position with excellent benefits

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Work within a team responsible for student admission to the University, entry into qualifications, and programme planning. We provide a consistent decision-making approach based on knowledge and understanding of the education sector and compliance with internal and external requirements. We ensure all new students receive timely and accurate responses and pride ourselves on excellent customer service.

Salary will be in the range of $73,235 to $87,024 per year, based on the skills, knowledge, and experience you bring to the position. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), based on our Hillcrest Campus. For more information on this role, please see the position description.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

As a people person, you will enjoy interacting and communicating with a diverse group of individuals as they embark on their application-to-enrolment journey. You will thrive in an environment where you progress applicants through their applications while continuously looking for ways to improve the student experience. Your critical thinking will be essential, as you will be expected to implement business and system changes that positively impact processing targets and assist students in reaching enrolment.

You will understand the need to maintain high performance within tight timeframes and place the customer at the centre of what you do. Your positive and friendly personality will put students at ease as they make decisions about their programmes and papers in accordance with their chosen qualification and University regulations.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

The Admissions Office team sits within the Student Administration Division of the University. The Division provides a comprehensive range of student services that support the recruitment, admission, enrolment, and success of University of Waikato students. We are committed to providing an excellent student experience and welcome new ideas, encouraging our teams to provide feedback on current practices and suggest innovative ways to improve processes.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you will enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with NZ Immigration regulations, which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata - For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities it serves, the provision of a world-class education, and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications close on Friday, 1 May 2026

Requisition number: 1003596