Personal Assistant
Deloitte
Managing schedules · Coordinating travel and events · Processing expenses and invoices
Previous experience in a similar role; proficiency in Microsoft Office
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296 open roles, 91 posted this week, most paying $71k to $85k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
Deloitte
Managing schedules · Coordinating travel and events · Processing expenses and invoices
Previous experience in a similar role; proficiency in Microsoft Office
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Assisting with financial plans · Liaising with vendors · Answering phones
Full clean New Zealand driver's licence; administration skills including typing and reporting; strong computer and IT knowledge; understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture
Abercrombie & Kent Australia
Coordinating administrative support · Rostering excursion guides · Loading quotations and bookings
Previous experience in an administration role; previous experience in a customer service role; good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook); appropriate work right
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes · 5001+ employees
A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.
Managing front reception · Scheduling patient appointments · Handling referral center
3+ yrs3-5 years administrative experience, exceptional time management, prioritisation, keyboard and data entry skills, ability to work under pressure, flexible and adaptable, available at short notice for shift coverage.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees
A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.
Managing front reception · Scheduling patient appointments · Handling data entry
3+ yrs3-5 years administrative experience, exceptional time management, fast and accurate keyboard skills, data entry skills, ability to work under pressure, flexible and adaptable, available at short notice to cover shifts.
NZ Ministry of Justice · 1001-5000 employees
A government ministry committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of New Zealand.
Managing court cases · Scheduling hearings · Facilitating court hearings
Tertiary qualification in law or relevant work experience; strong interpersonal and communication skills; full driving license; ability to travel and be away from home for prolonged periods; right to work in New Zealand.
Hutt City Council · 201-1000 employees
A city council building a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all people thrive.
Processing library materials · Managing invoices · Coordinating shelving inventory
2+ yrsAt least two years' experience in library or library technical services, collections processing or administration; strong organizational skills; confidence using Excel; experience with a library management system, preferably Spydus.
New Zealand Transport Agency · 1001-5000 employees
A government agency focused on transport system development and portfolio management.
Managing diaries · Coordinating meetings · Preparing documents
Proven experience as a senior administrator, executive assistant or personal assistant; strong diary and inbox management; excellent planning, organization, communication, and Microsoft Office skills; legal right to work in New Zealand.
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Managing patient enquiries · Coordinating clinic bookings · Maintaining patient records
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, typing speed of 50 wpm or more, excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and eligibility to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa.
Northland Regional Council
Coordinating chair's diary · Preparing governance materials · Supporting stakeholder communications
5+ yrs5+ years’ senior support, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Governance Support experience; experience preparing meeting agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori-Crown relationships; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent related experience; NZ residency/citizenship or valid NZ work visa
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Supporting social workers · Developing efficient systems · Conducting public-record searches
Full driver's licence
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Assisting with financial plans · Collecting data and scheduling · Coordinating reception and bookings
Full clean New Zealand driver's licence; administration skills; strong computer and IT knowledge; understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Managing complex diaries · Coordinating meetings and travel · Preparing documents and presentations
Proven experience in a senior administration, executive assistant or personal assistant role; strong diary and inbox management experience supporting senior leaders; advanced Microsoft Office skills; legal right to live and work in New Zealand
Randstad New Zealand
Booking domestic travel · Setting up meetings · Compiling meeting packs
Relevant experience
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
Leading academic administrators · Overseeing student records · Supporting academic governance
Relevant academic administration experience; knowledge of academic qualifications, courses, programme development and quality assurance; proven team leadership and development; experience coordinating projects and multiple initiatives
Deloitte
Managing partner diaries · Coordinating travel events · Processing expenses and invoices
experience in a similar role; proficiency in Microsoft Office
New Zealand Defence Force · 5001+ employees
A government agency responsible for New Zealand's defence and military capabilities.
Coordinating health services · Managing communications · Supporting governance
Strong administration/coordination skills, MS Office, SharePoint, HTML, customer service approach, and eligibility for NZDF Low Level Security Clearance requiring NZ citizenship or permanent residence with 5-year background history.
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Assisting with financial plans · Liaising with stakeholders · Booking rooms and answering phones
Full clean New Zealand driver's licence; valid right to work in New Zealand; computer and IT knowledge; administration skills; understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures
Craigs Investment Partners
Preparing adviser documents · Maintaining client files · Assisting client onboarding
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Supporting payroll processing · Interpreting leave reports · Coordinating administrative services
Strong computer and IT knowledge including CYRAS navigation; knowledge of Treaty of Waitangi principles, tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures; verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; planning skills; ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change
Commerce Commission · 201-1000 employees
Aotearoa New Zealand's competition, fair trading and economic regulatory agency.
Coordinating facilities services · Supporting building maintenance · Providing administrative support
Previous administration, business support or customer service experience; strong organisational and time management skills; excellent communication; Microsoft Office proficiency; proactive problem-solving; attention to detail.
NZ Ministry of Justice · 1001-5000 employees
A government ministry committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of New Zealand.
Providing customer service · Supporting court operations · Managing case files
Proven customer service experience; ability to multi-task, be flexible, adapt to change, and provide support in English and Te Reo Maori; fixed-term role until 30 June 2027.
New Zealand Police · 5001+ employees
The lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety in New Zealand.
Recording shared information · Preparing supporting documents · Managing relationships
Must be NZ or Australian citizen or NZ permanent resident; undergo reference and security check; strong computer skills with NIA and Microsoft suites; excellent communication and time management; ability to work under pressure.
Summerset Retirement Villages
Providing administrative support · Maintaining resident records · Supporting rostering and compliance
Previous administration experience; confident computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office; excellent communication and customer service skills
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington · 1001-5000 employees
A university renowned for high-quality research and exceptional teaching, attracting people from around the world.
Providing administrative support · Coordinating budgeting activities · Planning conferences
Proven operations or executive support experience in a medium to large service delivery operation; ability to manage multiple workstreams; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi; must be citizen or resident of NZ or Australia or hold current working visa.
Randstad · 5001+ employees
A recruitment and staffing company specializing in technology and business transformation.
Coordinating team activities · Ensuring candidate experience · Managing reporting and compliance
5+ yrs5 years of experience, bachelor's degree, team coordination and administration skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and strong technical skills including Google.
Summerset · 1001-5000 employees
A retirement village operator providing care and lifestyle services to residents.
Providing administrative support · Maintaining resident records · Delivering customer service
Previous administration experience, strong attention to detail, confident computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), excellent communication and customer service, ability to manage multiple priorities, and high integrity with confidential information.
UP Education · 201-1000 employees
An innovative, student-centred learning community providing tertiary education opportunities in New Zealand and Australia.
Coordinating accommodation · Managing student welfare · Handling invoices
Previous experience in student accommodation or coordination; strong organisational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM/student management systems; ability to work with diverse cultures and manage competing priorities.
KPMG New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees
A professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, committed to fueling prosperity in New Zealand.
Coordinating diaries · Organizing travel · Preparing documents
Previous administration, coordination or business support experience; strong organization, time-management, communication, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new systems.
New Zealand Defence Force · 5001+ employees
A government agency responsible for New Zealand's defence and military capabilities.
Managing diaries · Coordinating meetings · Monitoring actions
Proven Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leaders; advanced Microsoft Office proficiency; strong organizational and communication skills; must meet NZDF security clearance citizenship and residency criteria.
There are 296 roles open for administration jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 91 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 195 full time, 32 part time and 5 hybrid or remote.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $71k to $85k a year.
Most are in Auckland (75), Wellington (50) and Canterbury (30).
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There are 296 roles open for administration jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 91 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Where the ad shows a salary, most administration jobs in New Zealand pay $71k to $85k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
Right now, most are in Auckland (75), Wellington (50) and Canterbury (30). Open a region to see its administration jobs.
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