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Administration jobs in New Zealand.

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.

  • AdministrationYesterday
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Managing schedules · Coordinating travel and events · Processing expenses and invoices

    Previous experience in a similar role; proficiency in Microsoft Office

    Generous leave
  • AdministrationYesterday

    Workplace Administrator - Ōtāhuhu

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

    South Head, Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    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

  • AdministrationYesterday

    Cruise Operations Coordinator

    Abercrombie & Kent Australia

    Auckland
    Full time

    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

  • Administration2 days ago

    Outpatients Administrator - Reception

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    OnsitePart timeMid level

    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.

  • Administration1 day ago

    Outpatients Administrator - Reception

    Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    OnsitePart timeMid level

    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.

  • Administration2 days ago

    Court Registry Officer

    NZ Ministry of Justice · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of New Zealand.

    Auckland
    $60.7k-$80.8k a yearOnsiteFull timeEntry level

    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.

    Generous leave
  • Administration2 days ago

    Collections Assistant

    Hutt City Council · 201-1000 employees

    A city council building a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all people thrive.

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    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.

    Generous leave
  • Administration2 days ago

    Personal Assistant

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 1001-5000 employees

    A government agency focused on transport system development and portfolio management.

    Wellington
    HybridFull timeMid level

    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.

    Generous leave
  • Administration2 days ago

    Clinical Administration Support (Ophthalmology)

    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.

    Nelson
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    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.

  • Administration2 days ago

    Chair and Governance Support Officer

    Northland Regional Council

    Whangarei Heads, Northland
    Full time

    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

  • Administration2 days ago

    Workplace Administrator Adoptions Services - Tauranga

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full timeEntry level

    Supporting social workers · Developing efficient systems · Conducting public-record searches

    Full driver's licence

  • Administration2 days ago

    Workplace Administrator - Te Hiku Kaitaia

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

    Kaitaia, Northland
    Full timeEntry level

    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

  • Administration2 days ago

    Personal Assistant

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Wellington
    Full time

    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

    Generous leave
  • Administration2 days ago

    Administrator

    Randstad New Zealand

    Wellington
    TemporarySenior

    Booking domestic travel · Setting up meetings · Compiling meeting packs

    Relevant experience

  • Administration2 days ago

    Academic Administration Team Lead

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    $71.3k-$101.3k a yearFull timeSeniorManages people

    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

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Administration2 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Managing partner diaries · Coordinating travel events · Processing expenses and invoices

    experience in a similar role; proficiency in Microsoft Office

    Generous leave
  • Administration2 days ago

    Health Coordinator

    New Zealand Defence Force · 5001+ employees

    A government agency responsible for New Zealand's defence and military capabilities.

    Wellington
    $74.1k-$82.2k a yearOnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    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.

    Retirement savings
  • Administration2 days ago

    Workplace Administrator CGRS Lower Hutt

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

    Paraparaumu, Wellington
    Full timeEntry level

    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

  • Administration2 days ago

    Private Wealth Assistant - Wanaka

    Craigs Investment Partners

    Wanaka, Otago
    Full time

    Preparing adviser documents · Maintaining client files · Assisting client onboarding

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Administration2 days ago

    Contact Centre Administrator - National Contact Centre

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

    Auckland
    Contract

    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

  • Administration3 days ago

    Business Support Assistant

    Commerce Commission · 201-1000 employees

    Aotearoa New Zealand's competition, fair trading and economic regulatory agency.

    Wellington
    $61.4k-$72.2k a yearOnsiteFull timeEntry level

    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.

    Retirement savings
  • Administration3 days ago

    Court Registry Support Officer

    NZ Ministry of Justice · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of New Zealand.

    Wellington
    $56.3k-$74.4k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractEntry level

    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.

  • Administration2 days ago

    WNPH Administrator (6099088)

    New Zealand Police · 5001+ employees

    The lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety in New Zealand.

    Auckland
    $64.2k-$67.0k a yearOnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    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.

  • Administration3 days ago

    Care Centre Administrator

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Napier, Hawke's Bay
    Full time

    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

    Generous leave
  • Administration2 days ago

    Mata Ahupae | Senior Administrator

    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.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    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.

  • Administration2 days ago

    Team Administrator

    Randstad · 5001+ employees

    A recruitment and staffing company specializing in technology and business transformation.

    Wellington
    $60k-$80k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    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.

  • Administration2 days ago

    Care Centre Administrator

    Summerset · 1001-5000 employees

    A retirement village operator providing care and lifestyle services to residents.

    Te Awa, Hawke's Bay
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    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.

    Generous leave
  • Administration2 days ago

    Accommodation Coordinator

    UP Education · 201-1000 employees

    An innovative, student-centred learning community providing tertiary education opportunities in New Zealand and Australia.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    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.

  • Administration2 days ago

    Business Support Coordinator - 12 month FTC

    KPMG New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, committed to fueling prosperity in New Zealand.

    Auckland
    HybridContractEntry level

    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.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Administration2 days ago

    Senior Executive Assistant

    New Zealand Defence Force · 5001+ employees

    A government agency responsible for New Zealand's defence and military capabilities.

    Wellington
    $78.8k-$87.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    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.

    Retirement savings

About administration jobs in New Zealand

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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How many administration jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

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.

How much do administration jobs in New Zealand pay?

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.

Where are most administration jobs in New Zealand?

Right now, most are in Auckland (75), Wellington (50) and Canterbury (30). Open a region to see its administration jobs.

How do I write a CV for administration jobs?

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