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.

  • Administration17 days ago

    Workplace Administrator - Hamilton South

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full timeSenior

    Supporting social work administration · Liaising with stakeholders · Scheduling appointments

    strong computer and IT knowledge; administration skills including typing and reporting; understanding of Tikanga Māori principles and Pacific peoples' culture; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

  • 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

    Receptionist - Part time

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Dunedin, Otago
    Part time

    Providing administration support · Managing document control · Delivering customer service

    Strong administration background; experience supporting managers and coordinating administrative tasks; outstanding customer service skills

    Generous leave
  • Administration18 days ago

    Medical Administrator

    I-MED Radiology Network

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Managing patient bookings · Processing referrals · Welcoming patients

    Experience in medical or high-volume complex customer service; familiarity with a computerised booking system and proficiency in reception tasks; good PC, data entry and typing skills

  • Administration18 days ago

    Business Operations Associate

    Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing senior diaries · Coordinating travel arrangements · Processing invoices

    5+ yrs5+ years’ experience in a similar role managing multiple senior stakeholders

  • 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
  • Administration18 days ago

    Administration Assistant

    BDO in New Zealand

    Auckland
    Full timeEntry level

    Welcoming clients · Coordinating meetings and events · Supporting office administration

    Previous reception, office administration or similar client-facing support experience; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; currently in New Zealand with permanent right to work

  • Administration18 days ago

    Executive Assistant to Mayor and CE

    South Taranaki District Council

    Hawera, Taranaki
    Full timeSenior

    Managing executive correspondence · Researching incoming issues · Coordinating civic functions

    Diploma in Business Administration or relevant field; significant experience as an Executive Assistant to a CE or other top-level executive; legally entitled to work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Administration18 days ago

    Training Administrator

    Qube · 5001+ employees

    A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Coordinating training schedules · Conducting new starter inductions · Maintaining training records

    Previous administration experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass a pre-employment medical and drug test; pass a pre-employment ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check

  • Administration18 days ago

    Receptionist - Casual

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Dunedin, Otago
    Temporary

    Providing administration support · Controlling village documents · Serving reception customers

    strong administration background; proven experience supporting managers and coordinating administrative tasks

  • 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

    Private Wealth Assistant - Tauranga

    Craigs Investment Partners

    Tauranga
    Full time

    Preparing adviser correspondence · Maintaining client files · Assisting client transactions

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • 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
  • Administration18 days ago

    Administration Assistant - Three Waters (8739)

    New Plymouth District Council · 201-1000 employees

    A district council dedicated to serving the community and enhancing quality of life through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.

    New Plymouth, Taranaki
    $60.4k-$63.0k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractEntry level

    Providing administrative support · Managing documents · Handling invoicing and purchasing

    General office administration experience, computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite, sound communication skills, and a driver's licence.

  • Administration19 days ago

    Sales & Marketing Coordinator

    Johnson & Johnson MedTech

    Auckland
    Full time

    Coordinating sales collateral · Processing marketing invoices · Coordinating conferences

  • Administration18 days ago

    Compliance Administrator

    Rotorua Lakes Council · 201-1000 employees

    A local council providing building inspection and compliance services for the Rotorua community.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Managing regulatory databases · Supporting reporting requirements · Coordinating administrative processes

    Proven administration or business support experience, strong organizational and customer-focused skills, proficiency with technology systems, and ability to manage competing priorities.

  • Administration19 days ago

    Student Administrator - Tertiary Education

    New Zealand Skills & Education Group

    Auckland
    ContractEntry level

    Processing student applications · Issuing enrolment documentation · Maintaining student records

    2+ yrsMinimum 2 years NZ tertiary academic administration experience; tertiary qualified; understanding of the New Zealand tertiary education sector, including TEC and NZQA requirements

  • 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

    Information Services Specialist - National Contact Centre

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    Full timeEntry level

    Reviewing client records · Preparing information summaries · Maintaining record accuracy

    Experience managing large volumes of personal information

  • 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
  • Administration19 days ago

    Workplace Administrator - Whanganui Site

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full time

    Supporting social work kaimahi · Scheduling meetings and rooms · Liaising with vendors and stakeholders

    Full clean New Zealand driver licence; strong computer and IT knowledge; administration skills; cultural awareness and understanding of tikanga Māori; knowledge of Pacific peoples’ culture; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

  • Administration20 days ago

    Front of House and Facilities Coordinator

    Southern Cross Health Insurance · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand-owned health insurer empowering members to live well for longer through timely access to quality care.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Welcoming visitors · Coordinating workplace operations · Administering access cards

    2+ yrs2+ years' experience in a corporate reception, workplace services, facilities, hospitality, or customer service environment

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Administration23 days ago

    Corporate Support Lead

    Nelson City Council

    Nelson
    Full time

    Providing administrative support · Managing cross-council contracts · Coordinating operational activities

    Experience in business support or administration; experience negotiating and managing contracts and agreements; experience providing meeting secretariat support; strong Microsoft Office and document management skills

    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

    Regulatory Support - Building

    Central Otago District Council

    Alexandra, Otago
    Full time

    Processing building applications · Coordinating inspection bookings · Maintaining regulatory records

    Experience in administration, customer service or regulatory support

    Generous leave
  • Administration23 days ago

    Regulatory Support - Building

    Central Otago District Council

    Cromwell, Otago
    Full time

    Vetting building applications · Coordinating inspection bookings · Maintaining regulatory records

    Experience in administration, customer service or regulatory support

    Generous leave
  • 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

    Medical Receptionist - Tauranga

    Tend Health Ltd · 51-200 employees

    A healthcare provider transforming primary care in New Zealand by blending technology with human connection.

    Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Supporting patients · Managing appointments · Coordinating clinical teams

    Substantial medical reception experience

    Four-day week
  • 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
    Whangarei, Northland
    Full time

    Coordinating nurse schedules · Managing booking requests · Invoicing clinic attendances

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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