Admissions and Conversion Officer

Company Description

Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. We create life-changing opportunities to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Admissions and Conversion Officer who will be responsible for the efficient, accurate and compliant processing of international student applications from submission through to enrolment, with a strong operational focus on turnaround times, system accuracy and offer conversion.

Operating within a dual-system environment (Navitas’s Student Management System and the University of Canterbury’s admissions system), you will play a critical part in managing workflow efficiency, reducing processing bottlenecks and supporting sustainable enrolment growth.

This role is operationally intensive and requires high attention to detail, strong prioritisation skills and the ability to manage significant application volumes while maintaining high service standards and compliance.

The position has no marketing responsibilities but contributes directly to enrolment outcomes through processing excellence, conversion activities and proactive conversion support.

Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate the following:

• A tertiary qualification or equivalent admissions experience.
• Proven ability to manage high application volumes with accuracy.
• Experience working across multiple data systems simultaneously.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• High level of IT literacy (Student Management Systems, CRM, partner portals, MS Office).
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

What we can offer 

• Navitas offers careers across our global operations.
• We recognise and reward.
• We understand the importance of showing appreciation.
• We care for you. We offer a range of employee benefits, support to help you be your best, and flexibility, to help us all thrive.
• Navitas is where work has meaning. Our impact is far-reaching – we create lasting legacies for students and communities.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for your development.
• 2 days a year volunteer leave for causes you are passionate about.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion 

• At Navitas we promote and embrace an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe equality, flexibility, and diversity deliver a rich collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and given opportunities to thrive.
• We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. 

How to apply

Applicants are assessed upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply now. To view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers 

All applicants must have full working rights within New Zealand to be considered. Successful candidates depending on their role maybe, required to under go a Police Check.