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Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We are looking for a highly skilled Executive Assistant to join the Liggins Institute. You will provide quality confidential executive administrative, secretarial and project support to the Institute Director, and when needed the Institute Operations Manager and Deputy Director. This role plays a critical part in optimizing day-to-day operations, enabling the Director to focus on their core responsibilities and supporting the effective implementation of the Institute's mission, aligned with our organizational values and Te Ao Māori Principles.The main responsibilities in this role will be complex management of the Directors email inbox and diary, coordinating and supporting local events, fast and accurate minute taking, formatting of presentations and documents, e-card and p-card reconciliations, and managing challenging travel arrangements. You will need an advanced skill level within the MS Office Suite, as well as proficiency with using Zoom and MS Teams. You will enjoy ownership of the work that you do and be empowered to develop your own systems of efficiency and process improvements and contribute ideas to the continuous improvement of our Institute.This is a fulltime permanent opportunity.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 will ideally come to us with prior experience in a similar role. A health science background would be an advantage, but this is not essential. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, enjoy problem-solving and be methodical in your approach to your work to ensure our academic, professional staff and students are well supported. You will be a confident EA with a natural ability to engage with a diverse range of people.If you are the kind of person who gets satisfaction from being involved with a wide range of different tasks and people, and enjoys thinking one step ahead of others to make sure they have what they need and things get done, you will find this role really rewarding.You will bring:EA experience, supporting senior management level rolesExcellent time management, prioritisation and organisationExceptional professional written and spoken communicationResourcefulness and skills finding new information, acquiring new skills and getting answersSkills relating to negotiation and politely guiding others to ensure all stakeholders are well supported and get what they need in a way that is sustainable of your timeIntermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skillsProblem solving, collaboration and someone who enjoys developing efficiencies and improvementsNgā 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 26 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 Lynda Pitcaithly, via [email protected] , for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

The School of Health Sciences is looking for a passionate, hardworking health care student, on track to complete the 2nd year of their degree studies with a predicted 2:1 or above at the University of Nottingham. The academic internship offers the opportunity to step off your course for one year to gain experience of research and teaching at one of the highest-ranking Universities in the Midlands. It will offer a unique opportunity to consider an Academic or Clinical Academic Career, working with and being mentored by highly experienced and qualified researchers and teachers. You will work as part of a research group and support teaching to students in their Foundation and 1st year of their degree programme. You will be expected to complete a project on health education/research and where possible, share these findings at a conference. With the School of Health Sciences supporting and nurturing your development, this opportunity will help you decide where to take your career once you have completed your degree.You will have the opportunity to:· Experience health research in a defined setting as a member of the dynamic culture of a School of Health Sciences (SoHS) Research Group· Teach and support students in their Foundation year and 1st year of their degree programme· Investigate an issue related to health education or research that interests you but is aligned to a SoHS Research Group, producing a short report to the School’s Management Board at the end of your term, submitting a conference abstract, sharing your findings at a conference and achieving a number of competency skills· Be mentored by an experienced researcher and/or teacher· Work towards Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)The School is looking for someone who:· Is predicted a 2:1 classification at the end of year 2 at the University of Nottingham· Is studying BSc Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy or Sports Rehabilitation at the University of Nottingham· Has excellent verbal and written communication skills· Is organised with excellent time management skills· Is able to work both independently and as part of a team· Is interested in having time to consider an Academic or Clinical Academic Career· Is ambitious and enthusiasticConference costs related to your project of up to £1000 are available for each intern funded by philanthropic donation. Are you on a student visa? If so, please note that this may well impact your visa as you will be interrupting your studies for a year and may not be able to apply. We encourage all those who meet the criteria to apply and would particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority groups. All applicants will be required to interview for the internship and will be asked to present a proposal.Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.This post is fixed-term for a period of 1 year starting on 07 September 2026. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week) however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part-time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Ketan Mehta, email [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Closing Date: 11 Jun 2026 Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are looking for a compassionate, organised, and culturally grounded Pouāwhina Māori | Māori Student Adviser to join the team at He Āhuru Mōwai.This is a meaningful and highly rewarding role where you will work directly with tauira Māori to provide pastoral care, guidance, and day-to-day support that helps students feel connected, supported, and empowered throughout their university journey.As one of the key faces of He Āhuru Mōwai, you will help create a warm, welcoming, and culturally safe environment for tauira, whānau, and staff. You will play an important role in strengthening tauira Māori engagement and supporting student success through exceptional manaakitanga and whanaungatanga.This role offers the opportunity to contribute to kaupapa and initiatives that make a genuine difference to Māori student experiences across the University. Key responsibilities include:Acting as a first point of contact for tauira Māori, whānau, and visitors to He Āhuru MōwaiProviding pastoral care, advice, and culturally responsive support to tauira MāoriSupporting tauira Māori engagement initiatives, orientation activities, pōwhiri, and events aligned to student wellbeing and successSupporting outreach, recruitment, and transition initiatives for prospective tauira Māori and their whānauAssisting with scholarship promotion and application supportCoordinating communications, engagement activities, and operational support for the centreMaintaining accurate records, databases, and engagement reporting informationSupporting the operational management of He Āhuru Mōwai, including bookings, supplies, facilities, and administrationWorking collaboratively across Student & Scholarly Services and wider Māori support networks to enhance tauira outcomesThis is a role where your ability to build trust, foster connection, and create a positive student experience will truly make an impact.This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week role on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. The salary range for this role is $63,600-$79,300 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description. He kōrero mōu | About youYou are someone who genuinely enjoys supporting people and creating spaces where others feel welcomed, respected, and valued.You bring a strong understanding of tikanga Māori and are confident working within Māori spaces and alongside diverse communities. You are approachable, proactive, and thrive in environments where relationship-building and manaakitanga are at the heart of the work.You’ll also be highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable balancing pastoral support with operational and administrative responsibilities. Ngā pūkenga motuhake | Important skills and experienceMinimum three years’ experience in an administration or support-focused roleExperience working within Māori spaces and/or supporting tauira MāoriStrong customer service experience and a genuine commitment to student supportExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build meaningful relationshipsStrong organisational and administrative capability, with confidence using databases and customer management systemsExcellent Te Reo Māori pronunciation, with fluency in Te Reo Māori viewed highly favourablyUnderstanding of tikanga Māori and culturally grounded approaches to care and engagementAbility to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a kaupapa Māori environmentExperience working within the tertiary sector or supporting tauira Māori in education settings would be highly beneficial. Ngā 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 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 schemeA competitive salary with five weeks' annual leaveIn 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 applyPlease reach out to Nicky Rawnsley - [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 31/05/26 to be considered. Please include your CV and a cover letter highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

We are undertaking a technical revamp of our website and are looking for a technical test engineer to join us to help with the transformation. This is an exciting time to be joining the University of Southampton as we are looking to rebuild, consolidate and rearchitect large parts of our sites to meet best practices for technical design, content and accessibility.About the RoleThis role will work across our website estate looking to ensure that as we consolidate platforms and improve technical debt, design and reliability we have a fully formed suite of tests. We are looking for someone with a wide range of testing skills from Linux and cloud platforms experience through to frontend and dedicated Drupal and PHP testing. If you have any or all of these then this role may be for you.What you’ll doWork with the team to define and analyse technical backlog, defining tests to ensure it is resolved to a high qualityWork with developers to ensure that static and data driven solutions are fully understood and implemented to meet the requirementsProactively work with our content design and user experience team to define how the website should functionDevelop tests, testing strategies and documentation for existing systems to aid with building out a full test suiteWhat you’ll bringStrong experience of testing at least one of the following:Drupal 10Frontend technologies, ideally including Vue.jsLinux and Azure platforms and deployment automationThe ability to present your ideas and your specialist area to a wide and potentially non-technical audienceAbout the UniversityThe University of Southampton is a research-driven institution, home to some of the world’s leading minds, expanding our knowledge and passing it on to future generations. iSolutions is the University’s IT support service whose 230+ staff support the delivery of the University’s research and education activities as well as the usual business operations. We would love you to join us and help change the world for the better.The University of Southampton promotes a healthy work life balance with generous holiday allowance (30+ days), defined benefit pension, flexi-time and flexible working, generous parental leave and childcare provision. For more information on our benefits, please visit our human resources pages.As part of your application, please upload your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.Please note, interviews will be held in person in Southampton. Closing Date: 10 Jun 2026 Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum Full Time Fixed Term until 31/07/2027