Straight from employers' career sites
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.
Administering requests and schedules · Maintaining accurate records · Reconciling conflicting updates
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to administer requests, schedules and records; able to reconcile status conflicts; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; reside in an eligible country
Marley NZ
Preparing quotations · Administering contract pricing · Maintaining pricing records
3+ yrs3–5 years’ experience in quotations, contracts administration, pricing administration, sales support or customer service; computer literacy and experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Maintaining operational documents · Verifying proposed updates · Recording findings and content gaps
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to maintain operational documents consistently according to documentation standards; able to verify corrections against the original criterion; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup
Whanganui District Council
Managing a busy diary · Coordinating meetings and logistics · Tracking actions and follow-ups
5+ yrsAt least five years’ experience supporting a senior executive
Processing source records · Comparing recorded details · Recording data discrepancies
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 suitable home-working setup
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Providing administrative services · Handling reception duties · Supporting payroll
Experience in administration or customer service; confident using Microsoft Office Suite; clean, current full driver's licence
Preparing research materials · Maintaining project records · Checking support requests
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to organize research materials and maintain accurate records; able to follow a documented research-support process independently; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup
Administering requests and schedules · Checking request details · Maintaining accurate records
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to administer administrative requests, schedules and records consistently; able to document material changes; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup
Tracking annotation tasks · Maintaining task records · Flagging blocked tasks
At least 18; able to communicate in English; able to organize task status, handoffs and follow-up actions; able to write clear workflow updates; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup
Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees
A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.
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
Managing complex calendars · Coordinating leadership meetings · Preparing leadership materials
Completing data-support tasks · Checking incoming records · Recording follow-up items
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup
The University of Waikato
Administering research projects · Coordinating funding applications · Monitoring project finances
Working towards a relevant tertiary qualification; computer skills including experience with spreadsheets and databases; legal right to live and work in New Zealand
Tracking data-review tasks · Maintaining handoff records · Checking task details
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to organize review tasks, handoffs and follow-up records; able to provide clear written workflow updates; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup
Processing assigned requests · Maintaining task records · Preparing written updates
At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; accurate request and status-record management; clear, concise writing; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup
Re.Group · 201-1000 employees
A recycling and resource recovery company operating material recovery facilities.
Raising purchase orders · Reconciling financial documents · Coordinating facility events
Experience as an accounts clerk (AR/AP) preferred, strong multitasking and organizational skills, numerical accuracy, clear communication, above-average MS Office skills, and willingness to learn new systems.
Transpower New Zealand
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
University of Canterbury
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
Brosnan · 201-1000 employees
A construction company offering tailored solutions in building remediation, refurbishment, and restoration.
Managing documents · Tracking revisions · Coordinating document flow
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and experience in document control or related field with knowledge of document control processes and standards.
Pinnacle Health
Welcoming patients · Maintaining daily administration · Covering reception shifts
Previous reception and/or administration experience; availability at short notice to cover sickness and holidays
Genesis
Welcoming visitors · Managing front desk operations · Supporting workplace safety
Experience in reception, front-of-house, customer service or administration; confidence using Microsoft 365 applications
Providing operational advice · Delivering administrative support · Providing secretarial support
Experience working closely with senior leaders
IHC New Zealand
Handling maintenance requests · Coordinating maintenance work · Maintaining property records
Administrative-role experience; proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; legal right to work in New Zealand
IHC New Zealand
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
Clutha District Council · 51-200 employees
A district council delivering roading and infrastructure services for the community.
Providing administrative support · Responding to customer enquiries · Interpreting legislation
Strong written communication, ability to interpret legislation, attention to detail, teamwork, adaptability under deadlines.
Auckland University of Technology
Managing information and documents · Supporting financial administration · Coordinating calendars and meetings
3+ yrsAt least three years’ experience in a similar role, including supporting senior leaders; knowledge and experience with office and administrative systems; advanced MS Office skills; experience delivering customer service
GSK · 5001+ employees
A global biopharma company uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Coordinating office operations · Supporting meetings and events · Managing invoices and vendors
Experience in office management, business operations or senior administration
Craigs Investment Partners
Maintaining asset information · Processing income events · Researching corporate actions
Previous administration experience; intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Excel
Craigs Investment Partners
Preparing adviser correspondence · Maintaining client documentation · Conducting ongoing due diligence
Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
Logging information requests · Tracking correspondence progress · Preparing regular reports
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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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.
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.
Right now, most are in Auckland (75), Wellington (50) and Canterbury (30). Open a region to see its 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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