Straight from employers' career sites

Administration jobs in New Zealand.

295 open roles, 88 posted this week, most paying $71k to $85k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Administration26 days ago

    Administrator - B4 School Checks

    Whānau Āwhina Plunket

    Manukau Heads, Auckland
    Full time

    Arranging check appointments · Contacting whānau and caregivers · Answering inbound calls

    Parental leave
  • Administration26 days ago

    Team Coordinator - Retail

    Foodstuffs North Island Limited · 5001+ employees

    A New Zealand grocery cooperative operating New World, PAK'nSAVE, and Four Square stores.

    Auckland
    Contract

    Coordinating business documentation · Managing meetings and calendars · Maintaining records and databases

    Proven experience in a Team Coordinator, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or senior administration role; advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

    Generous leave
  • Administration26 days ago
    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Part time

    Supporting academic administration · Coordinating events and outreach · Arranging travel and meetings

    Extensive administrative experience; experience in event coordination and project administration; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience

  • Administration26 days ago

    Connections Design Coordinator

    Northpower · 1001-5000 employees

    A Kiwi-owned infrastructure business delivering electricity, fibre, renewables, transmission, and energy services across New Zealand.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Coordinating customer connections · Managing project information · Analysing data and reporting

    Experience in a Coordinator, Administrator, Customer Service, or similar support role; experience working with data, reporting, and business systems; legal right to work in New Zealand

    Retirement savings
  • Administration26 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Supporting academic administration · Coordinating events and outreach · Managing student information

    Extensive administrative experience; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience

  • Administration26 days ago

    Facilities Management Administrator

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    Full timeSenior

    Processing invoices · Logging property jobs · Managing scheduled maintenance

    2+ yrsMinimum 2 years administrative experience; experience with Facilities Management Systems and financial; understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture

  • Administration26 days ago

    Court Registry Officer

    Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

    Dunedin, Otago
    Part time

    Managing case files · Running court sessions · Responding to customer queries

    Good English; confident Te Reo Māori pronunciation

  • Administration26 days ago

    Administrator

    Watercare Services Limited

    Auckland
    Full time

    Reviewing work orders · Supporting weekly payroll · Maintaining employee records

    Experience in similar accounts administrator roles or accounting functions; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook

    Parental leave
  • 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

    Regulatory Support Officer

    Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Processing applications · Maintaining databases · Supporting licensing processes

  • Administration27 days ago

    Community Lease Coordinator

    Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Coordinating occupancy applications · Maintaining lease and property data · Supporting the leasing programme

    3+ yrs3+ years’ relevant experience or a relevant property/business qualification

    Generous leave
  • Administration27 days ago

    Regulatory Support Officer | Albany

    Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Supporting consenting applications · Handling customer inquiries · Maintaining consent data

    4+ yrsMinimum 4 years of experience in business administration and customer service; experience managing financial account reconciliations and customer disputes

  • Administration27 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing executive schedules · Drafting school communications · Recording meeting minutes

    Senior EA/PA experience; advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Slack

  • Administration27 days ago

    Planning Support Officer

    Central Otago District Council

    Alexandra, Otago
    Full time

    Supporting resource consent processing · Assisting with planning enquiries · Coordinating hearings administration

    Generous leave
  • Administration27 days ago
    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    Part time

    Welcoming visitors · Providing administrative assistance · Answering phone calls

    New Zealand work rights

  • Administration27 days ago

    Property Assets Administrator

    Reserve Bank of New Zealand · 201-1000 employees

    The central bank of New Zealand, guardian of the financial ecosystem, enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Supporting front-of-house operations · Coordinating suppliers and contractors · Administering property services

    Experience in a busy administration, facilities, property, workplace, or operations environment; experience working with suppliers, contractors, or service providers; confidence using Microsoft Office; understanding of health and safety practices or willingness to develop knowledge; knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

    Generous 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
  • Administration27 days ago

    Workplace Administrator Kaikohe

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Kaikohe, Northland
    Full timeSenior

    Assisting with financial plans · Liaising with vendors and stakeholders · Booking rooms and answering phones

    Full clean New Zealand driver licence; strong computer and IT knowledge; administration skills including typing and reporting; understanding of Tikanga Māori principles

  • 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

  • Administration30 days ago

    School Transport Co-ordinator/ Therapy Assistant

    Rosehill School · 51-200 employees

    A large multicultural specialist school for learners aged 5-21 with ORS funding, focused on communication, teaching, and learning.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Coordinating student transport · Supporting therapy programmes · Maintaining records

    Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; competent digital skills including Microsoft Office and database systems; experience in administration, education, health, or disability support desirable; commitment to confidentiality and culturally responsive practice.

  • Administration29 days ago

    Admissions Advisor

    The University of Waikato

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Assessing applications · Making admission decisions · Planning student programmes

    Legal right to live and work in NZ

  • Administration30 days ago

    Facility Support Coordinator | West Wave

    Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Providing administration support · Building customer relationships · Promoting leisure programmes

    Strong customer service experience; experience preparing and presenting reports; experience using computer systems and Microsoft Office; police vetting and drug test

  • 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

    Transportation Coordinator

    Tauranga City Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A city council providing services and planning for the Tauranga community.

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full timeSenior

    Coordinating diaries and appointments · Responding to customer enquiries · Supporting financial administration

    Experience in a coordination, administration or executive support role; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Administration30 days ago
    Northland
    Full time

    Completing backend administration · Providing reception services · Handling phone duties

    Administration experience in a GP practice; customer service experience; experience with Medtech Evolution; NZ residency or valid NZ work permit

About administration jobs in New Zealand

There are 295 roles open for administration jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 88 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 194 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 295 roles open for administration jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 88 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?

Keep it to two pages, lead with the experience these ads ask for, and use their own words for your skills. Our Executive Assistant CV example shows a whole CV for this work, with the keywords employers look for.

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