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Administration jobs in Wellington.

50 open roles, 18 posted this week, most paying $71k to $82k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Administration16 days ago
    Wellington
    Contract

    Managing office operations · Coordinating meetings and travel · Processing invoices and reconciliations

    Able to obtain a clear MOJ check; two recent employer references; previous experience in office support, business operations, accounts administration or HR coordination

    Retirement savings
  • Administration16 days ago

    Administrator

    Randstad New Zealand

    Wellington
    TemporarySenior

    Processing invoices · Raising purchase orders · Maintaining records

    Previous experience in a dedicated administrative role

  • Administration16 days ago

    Psychological Test Administrator - Casual

    NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    $30k-$35k a yearRemotePart timeTemporaryEntry level

    Administering psychological tests · Coordinating test sessions · Supporting recruitment

    Undergraduate degree in Psychology with a paper in psychological assessment; proven administration experience; strong communication and relationship skills; NZ citizenship or residency; eligible for Top Secret Special clearance; 15-year checkable background.

  • Administration16 days ago

    Executive Assistant

    Transpower New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Managing executive diaries · Coordinating meetings and travel · Preparing executive papers

    Experience supporting senior leaders as an Executive Assistant, Team Coordinator, Personal Assistant or similar; full New Zealand work rights

  • Administration17 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeMid level

    Providing operational advice · Delivering administrative support · Providing secretarial support

    Experience working closely with senior leaders

    Generous leave
  • Administration17 days ago

    Administrator Workflow and Reporting

    Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Logging information requests · Tracking correspondence progress · Preparing regular reports

    Generous leave
  • Administration18 days ago

    Executive Assistant (EA) / Buyer (until Aug 2027)

    Contact Energy Ltd · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand renewable energy company operating geothermal power plants to generate clean electricity.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Raising purchase requisitions · Processing invoices · Managing executive diaries

    5+ yrsSenior executive assistant experience in a corporate or commercial environment

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Administration19 days ago
    Wellington
    Part time

    Managing schedules · Coordinating meetings · Arranging travel

    Previous experience in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or senior administrative role; confidence using Microsoft Office and other administrative systems

  • Administration19 days ago

    Administrator (Technical and Developer services)

    Tiaki Wai · 201-1000 employees

    A council-owned organisation managing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across the Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Coordinating work programmes · Supporting financial administration · Maintaining reporting systems

    Administrative support and calendar-management experience; purchasing administration experience, including vendor, contracts and accounts management; computer literacy, particularly MS Office and finance systems; legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa

    Generous leave
  • Administration23 days ago

    Digital Services Capture Operator

    Canon Business Services ANZ · 201-1000 employees

    A Canon group company providing business services and facilities management solutions.

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Preparing documents · Scanning documents · Entering customer data

    Document control experience; data entry keyboard skills; minimum 8,000 key depressions per hour with less than 1% error rate; operational and customer service experience; knowledge of New Zealand geography and region names; familiarity with Microsoft Office; full NZ driver's licence; eligible to work in New Zealand

  • Administration23 days ago

    Executive Assistant

    Ministry of Health New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Managing diaries and inboxes · Preparing meeting materials · Preparing reports and correspondence

  • Administration23 days ago

    Administration Support Customer Information Request

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Paraparaumu, Wellington
    ContractEntry level

    Handling confidential information · Scanning paper files · Providing customer service

    Administrative experience; proven customer service and information management experience

  • Administration24 days ago

    Executive Assistant

    Ministry of Health New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Managing diaries and inboxes · Preparing reports and correspondence · Improving administrative processes

    Advanced Microsoft Office skills

    Generous leave
  • Administration24 days ago

    Executive Assistant

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

    Wellington
    $71.3k-$101.3k a yearFull timeSenior

    Providing executive support · Managing complex diaries · Preparing executive documents

    knowledge of working in a complex organisational structure; experience with operational software systems including SharePoint and Teams

  • Administration24 days ago

    Administration Coordinator

    Hutt City Council · 201-1000 employees

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

    Wellington
    TemporaryMid level

    Coordinating community hall bookings · Administering cemetery bookings · Preparing business activity reports

    3+ yrsMinimum three years’ experience in fast-paced administration and/or office support; strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly SharePoint and Excel; current full driver’s licence

  • Administration25 days ago

    Personal Assistant | Kaiāwhina Whaiaro

    Department of Conservation (DOC)

    Wellington
    Full time

    Coordinating administrative support · Managing emails and diaries · Quality-assuring urgent correspondence

    Experience in a similar executive support role; advanced office administration skills; intermediate-advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; valid New Zealand work visa covering employment

  • Administration26 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Coordinating meetings · Supporting onboarding · Processing invoices

    Administration, coordination or office support experience supporting multiple managers and/or teams; existing eligibility to work in New Zealand

  • Administration26 days ago

    Executive Assistant

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Paraparaumu, Wellington
    Contract

    Managing leader calendars · Coordinating leadership meetings · Arranging travel and logistics

    Experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in senior administration; experience supporting multiple leaders in a complex organisation; based in Wellington or willing to relocate to Wellington

  • Administration27 days ago
    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    Part time

    Welcoming visitors · Providing administrative assistance · Answering phone calls

    New Zealand work rights

  • Administration27 days ago

    Administration & Support Officer

    Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Providing administrative support · Coordinating hearing logistics · Delivering reception services

    Experience in general administration and customer service; competence in Microsoft Office, including Excel; experience with computerised accounting systems; knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori

About administration jobs in Wellington

There are 50 roles open for administration jobs in Wellington on the SmartCVs job board, 18 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 40 full time, 4 part time and 2 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $71k to $82k a year.

That's 50 of the 296 administration jobs across New Zealand.

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How many administration jobs in Wellington are there right now?

There are 50 roles open for administration jobs in Wellington on the SmartCVs job board, 18 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do administration jobs in Wellington pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most administration jobs in Wellington pay $71k to $82k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

How do I write a CV for administration jobs?

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