Straight from employers' career sites

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.

  • Administration13 days ago

    Access Control Administrator

    Auckland Airport · 201-1000 employees

    A gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers and connecting businesses, with a focus on safe and reliable airport operations.

    Auckland
    Full timeEntry level

    Providing frontline customer service · Checking access card applications · Updating access control records

    5+ yrs5 years of experience in an airport operational or security-based role; working knowledge of Office 365 applications

  • Administration13 days ago

    Connections Administrator

    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

    Managing team inbox · Coordinating meetings and agendas · Processing applications and enquiries

    Experience in administration, customer service, coordination or business support; financial administration experience including invoicing, purchase orders and payment processing; experience using Microsoft Office and business systems; legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a work visa

    Generous leave
  • Administration13 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Preparing research materials · Maintaining project records · Checking support requests

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to organize research materials and maintain accurate records; ability to follow a documented process independently; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Administration13 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Processing assigned requests · Maintaining accurate records · Preparing written updates

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to manage requests and status records accurately; able to write clear updates; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; must reside in an eligible country

  • Administration13 days ago

    Service Executive

    Aon · 5001+ employees

    A global professional services firm providing risk, retirement, and health solutions.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Supporting client renewals · Preparing premium calculations · Maintaining client data

    Generous leave
  • Administration13 days ago

    Receptionist

    Kelston Boys' High School · 51-200 employees

    A state boys' secondary school in West Auckland providing education for 800+ students in Years 9–13.

    Kelston, Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Welcoming visitors · Managing phone calls · Providing administrative support

    Friendly, organised, professional with excellent communication skills; confident using office and communication software; able to work with teenagers and adults; permanent term-time role.

  • Administration13 days ago

    Workplace Administrator - Kāpiti

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Paraparaumu, Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Assisting with scheduling · Liaising with stakeholders · Handling reception duties

    Full, clean New Zealand driver's licence; computer skills and IT knowledge; understanding of Tikanga Māori principles and Te Tiriti o Waitangi; knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture

  • 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
  • Administration13 days ago

    Corporate Office Coordinator

    Delegat · 201-1000 employees

    A global super premium wine company crafting Oyster Bay Wines and Barossa Valley Estate.

    Auckland
    OnsitePart timeEntry level

    Managing reception · Coordinating office administration · Supporting team onboarding

    Previous experience in reception, office administration, or 5-star hospitality/corporate environment; proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong communication and multitasking skills; part-time 25 hours/week.

    Parental leave
  • Administration14 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Tracking review tasks · Maintaining handoff records · Escalating blocked reviews

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to organize review tasks, handoffs and follow-up records; ability to provide clear written workflow updates; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup

  • Administration14 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Administering requests · Checking request details · Maintaining records

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; must reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup

  • Administration14 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Administering administrative requests · Checking request details · Maintaining accurate records

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; ability to administer requests, schedules and records according to procedures; ability to document material changes

  • Administration14 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Processing support requests · Maintaining request records · Preparing written updates

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup

  • Administration14 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Processing source records · Checking completed work · Recording data discrepancies

    Must be at least 18; able to communicate in English; must reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Administration14 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Preparing multimedia materials · Checking file completeness · Organizing status records

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; must reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup; ability to organize multimedia files and check materials against written requirements

  • Administration15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Processing source information · Comparing recorded details · Recording data findings

    Current residence in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States; at least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to process records consistently and catch missing evidence; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Administration15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Administering requests · Checking request details · Maintaining accurate records

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to administer requests, schedules and records according to procedures; able to reconcile status conflicts; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Administration15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Processing assigned requests · Maintaining accurate records · Checking incoming information

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to manage requests and status records accurately; able to write clear, concise updates; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Administration15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Preparing research materials · Maintaining project records · Recording support actions

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to organize research materials and maintain accurate records; able to follow a documented process independently; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Administration15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Administering requests and schedules · Checking and routing requests · Maintaining records and changes

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to administer requests, schedules and records consistently; able to document material changes; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Administration15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Completing data-support tasks · Checking incoming records · Recording status and exceptions

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to follow structured instructions and maintain accurate records; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Administration15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Preparing multimedia materials · Checking file completeness · Organizing item records

    Must be at least 18; able to communicate in English; must reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States; ability to organize multimedia files and task information and check materials against written requirements; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Administration15 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Administering administrative requests · Checking request details · Maintaining accurate records

    At least 18; able to communicate in English; must currently reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the US; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; able to administer requests and records and communicate constraints

  • Administration16 days ago

    Contracts Administrator

    Aliaxis · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in piping and fitting solutions addressing water challenges and clean energy transition.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Preparing quotations · Managing pricing records · Monitoring market activity

    3+ yrs3-5 years experience in quotations, contracts administration, pricing, sales support, or customer service; strong computer literacy with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with ERP or operational systems preferred; excellent communication and organizational skills.

    Parental leave
  • 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

    Assistant to the Deputy Secretary to the Council

    University of Otago · 1001-5000 employees

    A university providing primary health care services to students through a multidisciplinary team.

    Dunedin, Otago
    Internship

    Coordinating meetings · Managing governance documentation · Providing secretariat support

    Meeting coordination, agenda planning and minute-taking; organisational and project coordination skills; high-level written communication and document drafting ability; expertise in Microsoft Office Suite; right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Administration16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Preparing multimedia materials · Checking file completeness · Organizing status records

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to organize multimedia files and task information; able to check materials against written requirements; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Administration16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Maintaining information records · Verifying proposed updates · Recording accuracy findings

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to maintain information records consistently; able to preserve decision context across workflow handoffs; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup

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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