Assessment Coordinator - Fixed Term until 31st July 2025

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We have an exciting opportunity for an organised coordinator to play an integral role in the delivery of examinations for University of Auckland students. The Assessment Coordinator position coordinates support processes for students sitting end of semester examinations, provides expert advice to staff, processes results and oversees end-to-end examination processes.

Working closely with students, academic and professional staff members and internal service divisions, this role requires a high level of customer service, organisation and attention to detail to ensure a seamless student experience during a particularly stressful part of the student journey.

This is a full-time fixed term role (37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday)

The salary range is $50,700 - $55,500 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. 

For more detailed information, please refer to the position description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

As Assessment Coordinator, you will be highly organised and capable of juggling multiple responsibilities with a keen ability to prioritise tasks. Great attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure are a must, alongside having a student-centric ethos. You will be coordinating high volumes of work for a number of different stakeholders and need to be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with others to deliver exceptional service for our students. You will need to have a resilient personality keeping in mind the student journey and customer service focus of the role.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills/ Experience

• High level of oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrable ability managing high volumes and ability to prioritise effectively
• Experience providing excellent customer service to diverse groups
• Highly proficient using multiple systems, spreadsheets and internet applications

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 4th December 2024 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 Sarah Puett - [email protected]  for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.