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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.

  • Administration23 days ago

    Electrical Workshop Assistant

    The Conduction Company Ltd

    Auckland
    Volunteer

    Packing orders · Tracking stock · Assisting with admin

    customer-facing experience; practical knowledge; full clean NZ driver's licence; right to work in NZ; no criminal history

  • Administration23 days ago

    Senior Support Officer

    Ministry of Education · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry shaping an equitable education system for all students in New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    $61.9k-$74.0k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Providing administrative support · Coordinating fleet vehicles · Managing events and logistics

    Strong administrative capability, customer service ethic, organizational skills, attention to detail, Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel), ability to manage multiple priorities, and adherence to Public Service Standards.

    Retirement savings
  • 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

  • Administration23 days ago

    Family Court Co-Ordinator

    Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

    Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Part time

    Coordinating specialist services · Managing stakeholder relationships · Supporting Family Court operations

    Experience in or knowledge of Family Court procedures and legislation; proficient computer literacy; analytical skills to interpret and apply relevant legislation

  • Administration23 days ago

    Administration Support Worker - Military Style Academy

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    ContractSenior

    Providing administrative support · Coordinating meetings and schedules · Maintaining programme records

    Experience in administration, business support, office management or similar; experience coordinating schedules, documentation, records and information systems; current full New Zealand Driver Licence

  • 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
    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing collection acquisitions · Facilitating collection access · Auditing firearms collections

    3+ yrsRelevant tertiary or Museum Studies qualification or 3+ years’ equivalent experience; NZ firearms licence or willingness to obtain museum worker licence; full current NZ driver licence; eligible to work in NZ; museum collection handling experience

  • Administration24 days ago

    Orchard Administrator - Seasonal

    T&G Global Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A fresh produce company that grows and distributes fruit to markets worldwide.

    Alexandra, Otago
    Temporary

    Recording harvest data · Preparing payroll information · Supporting seasonal onboarding

    Previous administration, office support, or data entry experience; strong computer skills; eligibility to work in New Zealand

  • Administration24 days ago

    Office Administrator

    BDO in New Zealand

    Queenstown, Otago
    Full timeSenior

    Managing partner calendars · Providing reception support · Coordinating office operations

    5+ yrsAt least five years of office management or senior administration experience; currently based in New Zealand; valid New Zealand work rights

  • 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

  • Administration24 days ago

    Executive Assistant

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

    Auckland
    $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 working with operational software systems

  • Administration24 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Ensuring regulatory compliance · Maintaining statutory registers · Administering board meetings

    Proven experience supporting senior executives and/or Boards; knowledge of corporate governance and exposure to Boards and Board Committees

    Generous leave
  • Administration24 days ago

    Payroll & Administration Support

    Whitestone Contracting Limited

    Oamaru, Otago
    Part timeSenior

    Processing payroll timesheets · Administering contracts and costing · Maintaining compliance records

    3+ yrsAt least 3 years' practical payroll experience, including timesheet processing; understanding of New Zealand payroll legislation, including the Holidays Act; intermediate Excel skills

  • Administration24 days ago

    Executive Assistant

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    $71.3k-$101.3k a yearFull timeSenior

    Providing executive support · Managing complex diaries · Preparing executive documents

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

  • Administration24 days ago

    Business Support Administrator

    Environment Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Providing administrative support · Responding to customer queries · Supporting process improvements

    1+ yrLegal right to work in New Zealand; work rights covering the full employment term

  • Administration24 days ago

    Events Administrator

    Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand · 201-1000 employees

    A professional body representing financial professionals, advancing the profession through ethical standards, education, and advocacy.

    Auckland
    Part time

    Supporting event administration · Preparing event materials · Updating CRM records

    Experience in administration and customer service; confident use of Microsoft 365

    Generous leave
  • Administration23 days ago

    Document Management Specialist - Fixed Term

    Mr Apple · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand apple industry company managing fruit movement and storage through its binstore network.

    Whakatu, Hawke's Bay
    OnsiteFull timeContractNo experience needed

    Managing documents · Organizing records · Supporting compliance

    No specific requirements stated.

  • Administration23 days ago

    Document Management Specialist - Fixed Term

    Mr Apple · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand apple industry company managing fruit movement and storage through its binstore network.

    Whakatu, Hawke's Bay
    OnsiteContractEntry level

    Managing document systems · Coordinating document reviews · Improving compliance processes

    Experience in document management, compliance, quality assurance or administration; excellent written communication; strong organizational skills; high proficiency with Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint.

  • Administration24 days ago

    Disability Administration Coordinator

    Auckland University of Technology

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Coordinating support resources · Managing service schedules · Leading service improvements

    3+ yrsThree or more years' team management experience; bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field; expert-level administration and coordination experience managing workflows, resource scheduling, reporting and operational processes

    Generous leave
  • Administration24 days ago

    Court Registry Officer

    Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

    Auckland
    Full time

    Facilitating court sessions · Managing case logistics · Responding to customer queries

  • Administration25 days ago
    Auckland
    Contract

    Providing team support · Managing referral administration · Maintaining database

    2+ yrs2+ years administration experience; Microsoft Office 365 certified or highly proficient

  • Administration25 days ago

    Property Administrator

    Savills Australia & New Zealand

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeEntry level

    Managing property administration · Maintaining lease data · Processing supplier invoices

    2+ yrs2 years’ experience in a similar role; property management software experience; intermediate skills with Microsoft Office software

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Administration25 days ago

    Senior Administrator

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    $60.1k-$84.9k a yearFull time

    Coordinating calendars and meetings · Preparing reports and presentations · Supporting committee functions

    Experience as an administrator

    Generous leave
  • Administration25 days ago

    Administrator

    Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    $51.6k-$75.4k a yearFull timeEntry level

    Providing reception support · Managing clinic diary · Dispensing veterinary medicines

    Knowledge of and experience in the farming sector, particularly dairy farming; experience in the veterinary industry; administration and customer service experience; computer skills including Windows and Microsoft Office

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Administration25 days ago

    Court Registry Support Officer

    Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

    Gisborne
    Full time

    Providing customer service · Supporting court officers · Managing court records

    Proven customer service experience

  • Administration25 days ago

    Workplace Administrator

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Gisborne
    Full timeEntry level

    Supporting social work administration · Coordinating community programmes · Booking rooms and appointments

  • 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

    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

    Supporting consent applications · Maintaining system data accuracy · Auditing consent applications

    4+ yrsPrevious administration experience; at least 4 years of experience in business administration and customer service; experience managing financial account reconciliations and resolving customer disputes; understanding of Microsoft Office applications

  • 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

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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