New Zealand Government

New Zealand Government

Graduate Research Administrator — Te Mata Kairangi School of Graduate Research University of Waikato | Hillcrest Campus | Fixed Term, Full Time About the Role Are you a people-focused professional with a passion for delivering excellent service and supporting others through meaningful journeys? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days look the same? If so, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the postgraduate research experience at one of New Zealand's leading universities. Te Mata Kairangi School of Graduate Research is seeking a capable and empathetic Graduate Research Administrator to join its small, high-performing team on a fixed-term basis from August 2026 through to March 2027, covering a period of planned leave. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) based at the Hillcrest Campus. In this fast-paced and rewarding position, you will serve as a key point of contact for higher degree research students and the academic staff who supervise them. You will provide accurate advice, coordinate essential administrative processes, and help ensure postgraduate researchers receive the guidance and support they need to progress and succeed. Your work will directly contribute to a stimulating, inclusive, and professionally run research environment that reflects the University's commitment to research excellence and student wellbeing. This role sits within a team that is responsible for the strategic leadership and delivery of services across all postgraduate higher research degree programmes at the University of Waikato — including the management of centrally funded scholarships and those offered by Divisions and external stakeholders. Responsibilities Provide accurate, timely, and empathetic advice and information to postgraduate research students and academic supervisors on regulations, procedures, and administrative requirements Support students through key stages of their research journey, including applications, enrolments, progress reporting, completions, and examinations Coordinate and deliver research workshops, events, and other activities that contribute to a supportive postgraduate community Liaise with academic staff, internal departments, and external stakeholders connected to the School of Graduate Research Manage and maintain administrative systems and records with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail Apply inclusive and culturally aware approaches when engaging with students and staff from diverse backgrounds Navigate and work across digital platforms and university systems to support the smooth delivery of processes Contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative processes and service delivery within the team Who You Are You are a warm, organised, and resilient professional who genuinely enjoys working with people and takes pride in the quality of your service. You lead with empathy and professionalism, and you have the ability to balance competing priorities without losing your positive outlook. You will bring: Sound administration experience, ideally within a tertiary, education, or professional services environment Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of people A high level of attention to detail and accuracy in your work Cultural awareness and an inclusive approach to supporting people from varying backgrounds The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy environment Solid digital literacy and confidence working across administrative and information systems Sound judgement and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team An interest in or familiarity with academic research environments (desirable, but not essential) About Te Mata Kairangi School of Graduate Research The School of Graduate Research provides strategic leadership and comprehensive administrative support for all postgraduate higher research degree programmes across the University of Waikato. Its vision is to foster a stimulating, supportive, and inclusive experience for postgraduate researchers, while delivering a professional, efficient, and collaborative service to the wider University. The School also manages all centrally funded scholarships, as well as many provided by Divisions and external partners. About the University of Waikato The University of Waikato stands proudly on the world stage as a future-focused institution committed to international education and globally impactful research. The University is guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and is deeply committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion across its staff and student community. It takes pride in its meaningful engagement with the communities it serves and the national and international reach of its research. Why Join Us? Be part of a high-performing, purpose-driven team that genuinely values its people Contribute directly to the success and wellbeing of postgraduate researchers -

New Zealand Government

International Engagement Lead — Maritime New Zealand Mō mātou | About Us Maritime New Zealand's vision is clear: Preventing Harm. Saving Lives. Securing our Future. We play a key role in the guardianship of New Zealand's waterways, bringing together aroha, expertise and capability to achieve outcomes across sustainable supply chains and sectors, safe people and operations, secure ports and ships, and clean seas and waterways. Our values define who we are and how we work together: Care | Kia Tika — We care for each other and do the right thing Connect | Kotahitanga — We unite in a common purpose Courage | Kia Māia — We are brave, capable and confident Mō tō mātou Rōpū | About the Team The Partnerships and Engagement Group leads a coordinated, organisation-wide approach to growing strategic partnerships and relationships across the maritime sector and within Maritime NZ. This group's functions span engagement, guidance, education and communications. The International Engagement function sits within this group and is responsible for ensuring that global and Pacific engagement activity is coordinated, prioritised and aligned with organisational and regulatory outcomes. This function plays a critical role in how Maritime NZ represents Aotearoa on the world stage. Te Tūnga | The Role Maritime NZ is undergoing a period of meaningful change — strengthening its sustainability focus and shifting toward more efficient, digitally enabled ways of working. Following an organisational redesign, we are recruiting a number of newly shaped roles that will help position us for the future. As International Engagement Lead, you will take an organisation-wide view of how Maritime NZ engages internationally. You will be central to shaping the strategy, coordinating executive-level activity and ensuring that our international engagement is purposeful, well-prioritised and delivers real impact for the organisation and the wider maritime system. This is a senior, influential role that sits at the intersection of strategy and delivery — requiring both the vision to lead and the capability to execute. Ngā Haepapa | Responsibilities Implement and refine the organisation's international engagement strategy Prioritise international activity to align with organisational and regulatory outcomes Support and coordinate executive-level international engagements and representation Strengthen alignment across international and Pacific activity, including the Pacific Maritime Safety Programme (PMSP) Provide strategic and operational advice on international trends, risks and opportunities Support senior decision-making around international travel, representation and priorities Develop tools, guidance and frameworks to support consistent and high-quality engagement across the organisation Build organisational capability and improve the quality and impact of international engagement activity Monitor and report on the effectiveness of international engagement efforts, identifying opportunities for improvement Nou te Rourou | What You Bring You are an experienced international engagement or policy professional who can operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels. You bring strong judgement, political acuity and a proven ability to influence across complex environments. Essential experience and skills: Demonstrated experience in international engagement, policy, diplomacy or a closely related field Proven ability to translate strategy into practical delivery and measurable outcomes Experience coordinating executive-level engagement, briefings and international representation Strong understanding of complex, multi-stakeholder environments and how to navigate them effectively Experience advising senior leaders on international issues, risks and opportunities Highly developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise briefings and strategic messaging Ability to prioritise competing demands and exercise sound, independent judgement A collaborative, outcomes-focused approach to work An understanding of New Zealand's role in the Pacific and the importance of meaningful relationships across the region Mou | For You Maritime NZ recognises and respects Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to working with Māori to build strong, meaningful and enduring relationships that achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. We aim to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and a genuine sense of belonging. We actively encourage our people to contribute to a culture where we all thrive and authentically live our Maritime NZ values. On joining us, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including Income Protection and Life Insurance, along with superannuation. Visit our careers page to explore the full range of