Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Team Leader, known internally as an  Academic Operations Team Leader to join the School of Nursing at Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland. This role provides leadership and oversight of general administrative services within the School, supporting the Academic Head, academic staff and students to enable high-quality teaching, learning and research outcomes.Working closely with the Academic Operations Manager, you will lead and support a team delivering day‑to‑day operational services across the School of Nursing, while also contributing hands‑on expertise and acting as a point of escalation for more complex matters.Key responsibilities include:Leading the delivery of general administration services, ensuring consistent, high-quality support for academic staff and studentsPartnering closely with the Academic Head to meet operational and strategic prioritiesManaging, coaching and developing Group Services staff supporting the SchoolOverseeing recruitment and appointment processes for academic and professional staff within the schoolProviding administrative leadership across teaching, learning and research activitiesActing as a portfolio specialist in one or more technical areas (e.g. recruitment, finance administration, curriculum management)Championing continuous improvement and service standards across the schoolThis is a fulltime, permanent position.The salary range for this role is $73,400 - $90,700 based on skills and experience.For more detailed information, please refer to the Position DescriptionHe kōrero mōu | About you You are a confident and collaborative people leader with a strong background in complex administrative environments. You enjoy working in partnership with academic leaders and take pride in delivering high‑quality operational support that enables others to succeed.You bring sound judgement, strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery. Experience in a tertiary or similarly complex organisation will be highly regardedYou will bring:Experience in senior or advanced administrative rolesDemonstrated ability to lead, coach and support staff in a service‑focused environmentStrong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across multiple functionsHigh proficiency with administrative systems, including HR and financial systemsStrong data literacy, with the ability to interpret information and support informed decision‑makingExcellent communication skills, with the confidence to influence and manage competing prioritiesNgā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe 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 if feasible, flexible hours)Up to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leaveIn 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 applyApplications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 24 May 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.Please reach out to Anushree Ram, via a.ram @auckland.ac.nz , for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.  #LI-DNI 
