International Admissions Officer

About the role: 

We are looking for a detail-oriented and service-driven Admissions Officer to join our team. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end admissions process, assess student eligibility, and ensure a smooth enrolment experience across UP Education providers.

In this pivotal role, you will facilitate and manage the admission process and determine student applicants' admissibility to the UP Education providers while maintaining the 24-hour turnaround time. You will promote a team culture of continuous self-assessment and student centricity, always seeking improvement to work effectively and improve students’ and agents’ experience.

If you’re organised, responsive, and passionate about education, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities include:

Regulatory & Compliance -

• Maintain up-to-date awareness of external regulatory mandates related to NZQA entry prerequisites and apply this to daily operations.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations governing admissions and the maintenance of enrolment data.

Daily Operations -

• Application Processing and assessment; Documentation; Data Management
• Communication with agents, applicants & Sales Team
• Counseling - provide guidance to applicants on programmes available through UP Education providers
• Continuous Improvement: Staying updated on best practices in admissions and working to improve the admission process for efficiency and fairness
• Reporting: Generating reports and data analysis related to admissions trends and outcomes for institutional planning and decision-making.

About you:

• Experience in Admissions in a fast-paced higher education setting (highly preferred)
• Strong understanding of policies of NZQA, TEC, MOE, and INZ
• Excellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and strong ability to build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Advanced computer literacy and a demonstrated understanding of software, database and internet applications (preferably a CRM or student management system)

Who we are:

UP Education is a leading private education provider across Australia and New Zealand, delivering quality higher education, vocational training, and pathway programs to approximately 39,000 students annually. With a network of 64 campuses and over 300 courses, we are proud to play a key role in addressing skill shortages in vital industries such as health, wellbeing, and the applied trades. Our programs are developed in close collaboration with industry partners to ensure our students graduate ready to succeed in the workforce.

We are committed to academic excellence and student success, with strong completion rates, high satisfaction, and robust academic governance underpinning the quality of our offering. Our diverse education platform spans geographies, student types, delivery models, and subject areas—ensuring a resilient and future-focused business. With a proven track record of growth and a long runway for continued expansion, UP Education remains focused on empowering learners and helping communities thrive through education. 

To find out more about us, please visit https://www.up.education/ 

Why work with us

• Flexible working with a hybrid work arrangement balancing between home and our office based in central Auckland.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing commitment to professional development and career progression.
• Fantastic opportunity to be part of an energising team and a growing company

Our application process:

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work at UP Education, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. These are voluntary disclosures and candidates can elect not to answer these questions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.