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Administration jobs in Canterbury.

30 open roles, 7 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Administration3 days ago

    Family Court Co-Ordinator

    NZ Ministry of Justice · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    $74.6k-$95.6k a yearOnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Coordinating specialist services · Managing relationships · Interpreting legislation

    Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to manage competing demands, self-motivation, commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi, knowledge of Family Court procedures, analytical skills, computer literacy, and a current full NZ driver's licence.

    Generous leave
  • Administration4 days ago

    Workplace Administrator - Sydenham

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Rangiora, Canterbury
    Full timeEntry level

    Assisting with scheduling · Liaising with vendors · Booking rooms

    Full clean New Zealand driver's licence; valid right to work in New Zealand; ability to meet the Ministry's vetting criteria

  • Administration5 days ago

    Cohort Administration Coordinator

    University of Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Administering student enrolments · Maintaining financial records · Coordinating operational meetings

    4+ yrsAt least four years’ experience providing administrative support in a busy, service-focused environment; Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship or permanent residency

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Administration7 days ago

    Receptionist

    Christchurch City Mission · 51-200 employees

    A non-profit organization helping people in need through crisis support, addiction counselling, and community services.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsitePart timeNo experience needed

    Managing front desk · Answering phones · Directing clients

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and databases; strong communication and organizational skills; compassion and cultural awareness; eligibility to work in New Zealand or Australia (citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa).

    Generous leave
  • Administration6 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Part time

    Welcoming visitors · Providing administration assistance · Answering phone calls

    New Zealand work rights

  • Administration7 days ago

    Court Registry Support Officer

    Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Providing customer service · Supporting courtroom operations · Managing evidence exhibits

    Proven customer service experience; full clean New Zealand driving licence

    Generous leave
  • Administration9 days ago

    Business Support Officer

    Selwyn District Council

    Rolleston, Canterbury
    Full time

    Managing service requests · Preparing reports and correspondence · Processing purchase orders and invoices

    3+ yrsAt least three years’ administration, business support or coordination experience; current full driver’s licence

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Administration11 days ago

    HCS - Christchurch/Papanui

    Triton Hearing · 5001+ employees

    A hearing care provider dedicated to improving hearing health for New Zealanders.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Managing clinic operations · Handling reception duties · Processing claims and applications

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Administration11 days ago

    Senior School Administrator

    University of Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Overseeing daily operations · Managing financial oversight · Supervising administrative teams

    Extensive business administration and complex operational coordination experience; tertiary qualification at NZQA Level 5 or equivalent experience; New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or a valid NZ work visa

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Administration11 days ago

    Project Support Coordinator

    Archway Recruitment

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Preparing project documentation · Tracking project actions · Coordinating meetings

    Previous experience in administration, project administration or a similar support role; strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Word

  • Administration11 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Coordinating programme administration · Managing records and communications · Coordinating meetings and documentation

    3+ yrs3–4 years’ administrative support experience; financial administration, including invoices and purchase orders; student management system or comparable database experience; New Zealand or Australian citizenship or permanent residency

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Administration12 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Part time

    Coordinating calendars and hui · Preparing agendas and minutes · Maintaining membership records

    Experience in senior administration or a comparable role; basic to intermediate te reo Māori, marae kawa and tikanga; full driver’s licence; satisfactory police vetting

  • Administration12 days ago

    Attendance Officer and Relief Coordinator

    Rangi Ruru Girls' School · 51-200 employees

    A high-achieving and innovative school for young women, catering to day and boarding students from Years 7 to 13.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Managing attendance records · Coordinating relief staffing · Monitoring attendance trends

    Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail; effective communicator; confident using digital systems and databases, preferably FACTS and Schoolbox; able to manage sensitive information with discretion.

  • Administration11 days ago

    Specialist Administrator Seed (Fixed term)

    Farmlands · 1001-5000 employees

    New Zealand's largest farming co-operative supporting farmers and growers to boost profitability and productivity.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeContractEntry level

    Raising purchase orders · Receiving stock · Responding to client queries

    Previous administration and customer service experience; stock control or purchasing experience desirable; proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM; numerical literacy; legal right to work in New Zealand; pre-employment checks including references, Ministry of Justice, right to work, driver's licence, and ACC history.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Administration12 days ago

    Admissions Officer

    University of Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Assessing student applications · Interpreting admission requirements · Advising applicants and stakeholders

    Bachelor’s degree at NZQA Level 7 or equivalent; proven administration experience; experience assessing applications, qualifications, or documentation; New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency, or a valid NZ work visa

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Administration13 days ago

    Purchasing Support Administrator

    University of Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Administering purchasing systems · Supporting expense processes · Analysing operational information

    Experience in purchasing, finance, accounts payable, procure-to-pay or similar administration; experience administering financial, purchasing, expense management or enterprise systems; New Zealand or Australian citizenship or permanent residency

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Administration16 days ago

    ADC Road Maintenance Contract Administrator

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

    A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.

    Ashburton, Canterbury
    Contract

    Supporting contract administration · Processing financial claims · Responding to customer requests

    Previous experience in an administration role or similar; strong computer skills; proven customer service experience

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Administration16 days ago

    Personal Assistant

    University of Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Managing calendars and email · Preparing meeting materials · Coordinating travel and events

    4+ yrs4–6 years’ experience in a high-level administrative support role; Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship or permanent residency

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Administration17 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Coordinating maintenance requests · Issuing purchase orders · Maintaining accurate records

    proven experience in an administrative role; proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and database systems; legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Administration18 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Contract

    Managing schedules · Coordinating travel logistics · Processing expenses and invoices

    Experience in a comparable role; proficiency in Microsoft Office

    Generous leave
  • Administration18 days ago

    Confucius Institute Coordinator

    University of Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Coordinating language programmes · Organising cultural events · Overseeing office administration

    4+ yrs4–5 years’ general office administration experience; tertiary qualification equivalent to NZQA Level 4; fluent English; full current New Zealand driver’s licence; current First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake training; New Zealand or Australian citizenship or permanent residency

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Administration18 days ago

    Department Administrator

    University of Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Coordinating academic activities · Supporting staff and students · Administering departmental finances

    4+ yrs4+ years’ administrative experience in a medium to large organisation; experience in financial administration, including purchasing, accounts payable/receivable and financial reporting; proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, databases and electronic filing systems; New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Administration23 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Processing warranty claims · Reconciling warranty receivables · Communicating with customers

    Previous experience in warranty administration, service administration, or an automotive dealership role

  • Administration23 days ago

    Senior Support Officer

    Ministry of Education · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry shaping an equitable education system for all students in New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    $61.9k-$74.0k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Providing administrative support · Coordinating fleet vehicles · Managing events and logistics

    Strong administrative capability, customer service ethic, organizational skills, attention to detail, Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel), ability to manage multiple priorities, and adherence to Public Service Standards.

    Retirement savings
  • Administration24 days ago

    Business Support Administrator

    Environment Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Providing administrative support · Responding to customer queries · Supporting process improvements

    1+ yrLegal right to work in New Zealand; work rights covering the full employment term

  • Administration25 days ago

    Property Administrator

    Savills Australia & New Zealand

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeEntry level

    Managing property administration · Maintaining lease data · Processing supplier invoices

    2+ yrs2 years’ experience in a similar role; property management software experience; intermediate skills with Microsoft Office software

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Administration27 days ago

    Student Advisor, Law

    University of Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Part time

    Advising law students · Monitoring student performance · Supporting enrolment administration

    3+ yrs3–4 years’ experience in a similar role; Bachelor’s degree; experience working with students in tertiary study; New Zealand or Australian citizenship or permanent residency

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Administration30 days ago

    Executive Assistant to CEO

    Kirk Roberts Consulting

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Managing executive schedules · Coordinating governance meetings · Preparing reports and communications

    Proven experience supporting a CEO, senior executive or leadership team, or comparable experience involving complex coordination and stakeholder management

  • Administration30 days ago

    Future Student Coordinator

    University of Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Coordinating recruitment workflows · Maintaining CRM data · Supporting recruitment events

    2+ yrs2 years’ experience in administration, coordination, recruitment, customer service, relationship management, marketing, communications or related field; NZQA Level 5+ tertiary qualification; intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint proficiency; flexibility across domestic and international recruitment

    Generous leaveRetirement savings

About administration jobs in Canterbury

There are 30 roles open for administration jobs in Canterbury on the SmartCVs job board, 7 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 24 full time and 4 part time.

That's 30 of the 296 administration jobs across New Zealand.

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