Future Student Coordinator

About the Role

The University of Canterbury is hiring a dedicated Future Student Coordinator to join our Engagement team in Christchurch. This permanent position involves a 37.5 hour workweek and offers a salary range between $75,923 and $99,401 annually. Benefits include five weeks of annual leave plus an additional five university holiday days, professional development opportunities, and a generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 6.75%.

Key Responsibilities

This operational role requires a skilled coordinator who thrives on connecting people, processes, systems, and information to support both domestic and international student recruitment activities. You will provide quality coordination across multiple portfolios within the Future Students team, including recruitment, conversion campaigns, CRM tasks, communication efforts, education-agent administration, event coordination, and stakeholder liaison. Your typical duties will include managing workflows and operational administration with effective prioritization, responding to inquiries from prospective students and partners, maintaining high-quality CRM data and communications workflows, supporting reporting and campaign evaluations, managing education-agent agreements and commissions, supporting recruitment events and campus tours, adhering to policies and escalating issues as appropriate.

Candidate Profile

We seek someone who is organized, flexible, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering excellent service. The ideal candidate easily juggles multiple priorities and effectively communicates with diverse stakeholders. You should have experience in handling multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and adhering to established procedures. Experience with CRM systems, digital communication tools, and maintaining accurate documentation is essential. Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills are also required, alongside intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. A relevant tertiary qualification at NZQA Level 5 or higher is necessary, and the ability to adapt to domestic and international recruitment priorities is important. Alignment with the University’s values and a positive, inclusive mindset is expected. Competence in te reo Māori and tikanga Māori is considered advantageous.

Working Relationships

You will collaborate with colleagues across domestic and international student recruitment teams to enhance the University of Canterbury’s reputation and attract diverse talent.

Perks

• Five weeks annual leave plus an additional five university holidays
• Generous employer superannuation contributions (up to 6.75%)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Discounts on shopping, entertainment, travel, and campus facilities like the RecCentre and Staff Club
• On-campus cafés and eateries in a vibrant Christchurch location

Additional Information

The closing date for applications is 23 October 2026 (midnight NZ time). Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and interviews may be held before the close date. Note that applicants must be Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizens/permanent residents or have a valid New Zealand work visa. This role is based onsite in Christchurch at the University of Canterbury campus.