Administration and Office Support Jobs
About the Administration and Office Support Industry in New Zealand
Many people make a career in administrative roles with the breadth of demands and skills required of these people increasingly being acknowledged by the public and employers.
There is plenty of flexibility in this industry, as all sectors in New Zealand require some level of administrative support. Candidates can work in a variety of businesses and grow their skills and knowledge of different industries while they do so. Part-time and after hours work is always available for people with skills in administration and office support.
Getting a Job in Administration
The chances of securing a job in administration are average for people with no experience, and good for people with experience. Experience in this industry can include customer service experience, accounting, and IT work, as well as previous reception and administration roles.
It is necessary to have skills in software like Microsoft Office and Excel, an understanding of website management and database systems, health and safety laws, keyboard and computer skills, and to be able to take minutes and write reports.
The office environment is rapidly changing and there are hundreds of different titles for those who work in administration based roles.
Some companies require multiple people to fill these roles.
Recruitment Agencies we recommend
Alpha Recruitment
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With over 30 years recruiting experience we are proud of our reputation as a professional, caring organisation who has developed long term relationships with clients, candidates and our employees.
Frog Recruitment
Launched in 2002, Frog Recruitment was established to meet the new employment reality; employers requiring innovative responses to drive down recruitment costs, a scarcity of talent and the new breed of savvy, forthright and technologically sophisticated career seeker.
Top Jobs in Administration
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Executive Assistants
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Personal Assistants
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Administration Managers
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Co-ordinators
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Receptionists
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Call Centre Operators
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Accounts Staff
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School Secretaries
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Industry Trainers
To excel in administration you’ll need to be organised and a good communicator. Working to deadlines is crucial in this sector - you’ll often be under time constraints and have people depending on you to have tasks completed in a timely manner. Accuracy and attention to detail are also qualities employers look for in a good administration candidate. Successful administrators are good at making sure they don’t miss anything.
Industry Snapshots
$36K-$55K per year
Average salary of administration staff with up to three years’ experience
$45K-$75K per year
Average salary of administration staff with more than three years’ experience
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Recruitment Consultant
Hamilton
Full Time
Recruitment is a job like no other, you will spend your days finding the RIGHT person for the RIGHT job/vacancy. These roles can vary, it could be someone out of school looking for their first job at the ground floor just starting out a promising career, or someone looking for the next opportunity in an already established career. The scenarios surounding the people we help are endless, but one thing remains the same.....we are helping people into work!;OneStaff is one of NZ's largest Recruitment brands and have now been providing market leading recruitment solutions for 25 years in the industry. Our Waikato region is experiencing significant growth and have promoted someone internally, and as such we now require the services of a talented individual to join our friendly, successful, and supportive team as a Recruitment Consultant.
data entry administrator
Wellington
temporary
We’re looking for a full time Data Entry Operator who is interested in a temporary assignment based in Wellington Central to start immediately.
This role is based within a financial organisation so if you have an interest, degree or experience within this sector, this would be extremely beneficial!
Day to day duties will include but are not limited to
Senior Administrator
Auckland
Temp
Interesting and challenging role
Great foot in the door with this large organisation
Grafton location
Senior Administration role at large medical organisation based in Grafton
Personal Assistant
Wellington
Temporary
We have 3 new fixed term opportunities until end of June 2024 working as a Personal Assistant! Commencing ASAP or will wait a 4-week notice period. Open to different levels of personal assistant experience. Personal Assistant Full-time, flexible working hours including work from home Up to $75,00...