Scholarships Advisor

About the team and role

The Scholarships and Scholar Development Team sits within Graduate Research School and Ethics, a central support function at Massey University under the Dean, Research. The university is recruiting for two Scholarships Advisor positions: one permanent appointment and one 12-month fixed-term role covering maternity leave. Both positions are full-time and based on the Manawatu campus in Palmerston North.

In this role, you will help coordinate the administration of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Your work will support the development, assessment, selection, and award process, while keeping procedures efficient, accurate, and well organised. You will also provide guidance and clear communication to students and both internal and external stakeholders throughout the scholarship journey, helping ensure the process supports the university’s strategic goals.

What the role suits

This opportunity is ideal for an administrator with strong organisation skills and prior experience in a tertiary or student administration environment. The role suits someone who can work well in a busy, high-volume team, manage several priorities at once, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

You should be comfortable working flexibly, using sound judgement, and handling competing demands with maturity. Confidence with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly are important, along with a strong service mindset and the ability to work through problems while contributing ideas to improve processes and service delivery.

Additional information

The salary offered will depend on your skills and experience and is aligned to Grade 5, with a range of $60,069 to $84,876. Massey University also provides a competitive benefits package, including superannuation support, extra university holidays, staff discounts, learning opportunities, and access to campus facilities and services.

Benefits

• Employer superannuation contribution of up to 6.75% through the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme
• Five university holidays on top of standard annual leave
• Access to staff buying privileges and discount offers
• Opportunities for study and professional development
• Use of on-campus facilities and services

Desired skills and experience

• Administrative support and coordination
• Scholarship administration
• Stakeholder communication
• Customer service
• Organisation and prioritisation
• Multitasking in a busy environment
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Systems adaptability
• Problem-solving
• Process improvement
• Compliance awareness
• Data management