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Administrator jobs in New Zealand.

146 open roles, 46 posted this week, most paying $68k to $85k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • AdministrationYesterday

    Workplace Administrator - Ōtāhuhu

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

    South Head, Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Assisting with financial plans · Liaising with vendors · Answering phones

    Full clean New Zealand driver's licence; administration skills including typing and reporting; strong computer and IT knowledge; understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture

  • Administration2 days ago

    Outpatients Administrator - Reception

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    OnsitePart timeMid level

    Managing front reception · Scheduling patient appointments · Handling referral center

    3+ yrs3-5 years administrative experience, exceptional time management, prioritisation, keyboard and data entry skills, ability to work under pressure, flexible and adaptable, available at short notice for shift coverage.

  • Administration1 day ago

    Outpatients Administrator - Reception

    Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    OnsitePart timeMid level

    Managing front reception · Scheduling patient appointments · Handling data entry

    3+ yrs3-5 years administrative experience, exceptional time management, fast and accurate keyboard skills, data entry skills, ability to work under pressure, flexible and adaptable, available at short notice to cover shifts.

  • Accounting and finance2 days ago

    Finance Administrator

    Ministry for Primary Industries · 1001-5000 employees

    A government ministry partnering with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

    Wellington
    $62.0k-$71.8k a yearOnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Processing financial transactions · Reconciling accounts · Managing debt collection

    Accounts receivable/payable experience, solid accounting knowledge, strong customer service and numerical skills, ability to prioritize, and right to work in New Zealand.

    Generous leave
  • Administration2 days ago

    Workplace Administrator Adoptions Services - Tauranga

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full timeEntry level

    Supporting social workers · Developing efficient systems · Conducting public-record searches

    Full driver's licence

  • Administration2 days ago

    Workplace Administrator - Te Hiku Kaitaia

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

    Kaitaia, Northland
    Full timeEntry level

    Assisting with financial plans · Collecting data and scheduling · Coordinating reception and bookings

    Full clean New Zealand driver's licence; administration skills; strong computer and IT knowledge; understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

  • Administration2 days ago

    Administrator

    Randstad New Zealand

    Wellington
    TemporarySenior

    Booking domestic travel · Setting up meetings · Compiling meeting packs

    Relevant experience

  • Administration2 days ago

    Workplace Administrator CGRS Lower Hutt

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

    Paraparaumu, Wellington
    Full timeEntry level

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

    Full clean New Zealand driver's licence; valid right to work in New Zealand; computer and IT knowledge; administration skills; understanding of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures

  • Administration2 days ago

    Contact Centre Administrator - National Contact Centre

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children

    Auckland
    Contract

    Supporting payroll processing · Interpreting leave reports · Coordinating administrative services

    Strong computer and IT knowledge including CYRAS navigation; knowledge of Treaty of Waitangi principles, tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures; verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; planning skills; ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change

  • Administration2 days ago

    WNPH Administrator (6099088)

    New Zealand Police · 5001+ employees

    The lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety in New Zealand.

    Auckland
    $64.2k-$67.0k a yearOnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Recording shared information · Preparing supporting documents · Managing relationships

    Must be NZ or Australian citizen or NZ permanent resident; undergo reference and security check; strong computer skills with NIA and Microsoft suites; excellent communication and time management; ability to work under pressure.

  • Administration3 days ago

    Care Centre Administrator

    Summerset Retirement Villages

    Napier, Hawke's Bay
    Full time

    Providing administrative support · Maintaining resident records · Supporting rostering and compliance

    Previous administration experience; confident computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office; excellent communication and customer service skills

    Generous leave
  • Administration2 days ago

    Mata Ahupae | Senior Administrator

    Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington · 1001-5000 employees

    A university renowned for high-quality research and exceptional teaching, attracting people from around the world.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Providing administrative support · Coordinating budgeting activities · Planning conferences

    Proven operations or executive support experience in a medium to large service delivery operation; ability to manage multiple workstreams; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi; must be citizen or resident of NZ or Australia or hold current working visa.

  • Administration2 days ago

    Team Administrator

    Randstad · 5001+ employees

    A recruitment and staffing company specializing in technology and business transformation.

    Wellington
    $60k-$80k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Coordinating team activities · Ensuring candidate experience · Managing reporting and compliance

    5+ yrs5 years of experience, bachelor's degree, team coordination and administration skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and strong technical skills including Google.

  • Project management2 days ago

    Senior Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator

    BESIX Watpac · 5001+ employees

    A builder with over a century of heritage in Australia, delivering projects across all sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Managing tendering process · Preparing contract documents · Administering claims

    Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or relevant experience; demonstrated experience leading contracts administration on large building projects including mentoring and supervising others; strong communication and autonomous decision-making skills.

    Generous leave
  • Administration2 days ago

    Care Centre Administrator

    Summerset · 1001-5000 employees

    A retirement village operator providing care and lifestyle services to residents.

    Te Awa, Hawke's Bay
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Providing administrative support · Maintaining resident records · Delivering customer service

    Previous administration experience, strong attention to detail, confident computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), excellent communication and customer service, ability to manage multiple priorities, and high integrity with confidential information.

    Generous leave
  • IT3 days ago

    Administrator - Desk Side Services, AMT Asset Management Software

    HCL Technologies Limited · 5001+ employees

    A global technology company delivering digital, engineering, cloud, and AI capabilities.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Managing asset software · Providing on-call support · Resolving tickets

    In-depth knowledge of asset management services and tools; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient in ticketing systems and incident management; excellent communication; ITIL Foundation and asset management certification optional.

  • Administration3 days ago

    Administrator - Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington

    Citycare Property · 201-1000 employees

    A Kiwi-owned organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing social infrastructure.

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Scheduling jobs · Triaging work orders · Managing disruptions

    Strong organisational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities; legal right to work in New Zealand; medical assessment, drug and alcohol test, two references, and Ministry of Justice check required.

  • Accounting and finance4 days ago

    Finance Administrator

    Selwyn District Council

    Rolleston, Canterbury
    Full time

    Administering rates and invoices · Maintaining financial records · Assisting customers with payments

    Experience in a customer-focused finance or administration role; accounts receivable applicants: experience in invoicing, debt follow-up and reconciliations; high digital literacy and confidence using financial systems, databases and Microsoft Office

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Administration4 days ago

    Administrator Housing Support - Manukau

    Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities

    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing communications and records · Coordinating schedules and events · Responding to customer enquiries

    Administration experience supporting multiple team members in a busy office; current, full and clean New Zealand driver's licence

    Generous leave
  • Accounting and finance4 days ago

    Finance Administrator

    Enatel · 201-1000 employees

    A hi-tech electronics company designing and manufacturing intelligent power solutions, exporting over 95% of its products internationally.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeMid level

    Processing supplier invoices · Reconciling supplier statements · Supporting finance activities

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Human resources4 days ago
    Wellington
    TemporarySenior

    Monitoring HR inbox · Drafting employment documents · Liaising with payroll

    1+ yrPractical experience in HR administration, coordination or a related HR advisory role; experience drafting employment documentation and handling shared HR inboxes or ticketing requests; available to start immediately and complete the contract through Christmas

  • Administration4 days ago

    Lead Administrator - Student Administration

    University of Otago · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Dunedin, Otago
    Full time

    Providing administration services · Coordinating examination operations · Streamlining administrative processes

    Experience in a busy administration environment; previous supervisory experience or exposure to managing teams; strong Microsoft Office and PC skills; right to live and work in New Zealand

  • IT4 days ago

    Systems Administrator

    BDO in New Zealand

    Auckland
    Full timeMid level

    Triaging Service Desk tickets · Administering Microsoft 365 · Supporting end-user devices

    1+ yrAt least one year in IT Service Desk or end-user support; hands-on Microsoft 365 administration and support experience; currently based in New Zealand; valid New Zealand working rights

  • Administration4 days ago

    Accommodation Office Administrator

    The University of Waikato

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Providing administrative support · Managing reception services · Coordinating financial processes

    Legal right to live and work in NZ

  • Administration4 days ago

    Workplace Administrator - Sydenham

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

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

    Rangiora, Canterbury
    Full timeEntry level

    Assisting with scheduling · Liaising with vendors · Booking rooms

    Full clean New Zealand driver's licence; valid right to work in New Zealand; ability to meet the Ministry's vetting criteria

  • Administration4 days ago

    Workplace Administrator - Waikato/Hamilton

    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 timeEntry level

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

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

  • Accounting and finance4 days ago
    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Contract

    Entering financial data · Maintaining finance records · Assisting with reconciliations

  • Accounting and finance4 days ago

    Finance Administrator

    Enatel · 201-1000 employees

    A hi-tech electronics company designing and manufacturing intelligent power solutions, exporting over 95% of its products internationally.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Processing invoices · Reconciling statements · Supporting audits

    Strong numeracy and accuracy, confidence with Excel and Microsoft Office, clear communication, organization, initiative, and problem-solving skills. ERP experience useful but not essential.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Administration4 days ago

    Lead Administrator - Student Administration

    University of Otago · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Dunedin, Otago
    $80.7k-$85.6k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Overseeing workload · Coordinating examinations · Improving processes

    Experience in a busy administration environment, customer service passion, supervisory experience, strong Microsoft Office and PC skills, and the right to live and work in New Zealand.

  • Administration4 days ago

    Administrator

    Blind Low Vision NZ · 201-1000 employees

    A non-profit organization supporting blind and low vision people.

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    OnsitePart timeMid level

    Providing administrative support · Greeting clients · Managing office processes

    3+ yrs3+ years strong administration experience; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, problem-solving skills; ability to show initiative and work flexibly.

    Generous leave

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About administrator jobs in New Zealand

There are 146 roles open for administrator jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 46 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 116 full time, 14 part time and 4 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $68k to $85k a year.

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There are 146 roles open for administrator jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 46 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

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