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.
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.
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Featured Jobs
Administrator
City:
Christchurch
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Date:
9/10/2025
We are seeking an experienced administrator for a full time ongoing position with one of our clients in the industrial sector.
You will need to have worked in an office based role previously.
It is important that you are confident with the following
Customer service - you will be the front face of the business meeting customers and dealing with queries
Typing / Data entry - accuracy with spelling and grammar is a must
Prior experience using Microsoft Office
PA duties
Additionally you will
Administrators wanted
City:
Christchurch
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Date:
9/10/2025
The primary role of the position is to provide administrative support, including some payroll, answering emails and dealing with people both face to face and over the phone.
Some tasks you will be supporting the team with are but not limited to:
Data entry
Answering phones
Responsible for reconciling timesheets on a weekly basis
Customer facing duties
General admin
This role will NOT be suitable for you if you :
Are on a Student Visa/Studying through the day
Have not yet had any type of
Administrators needed!
City:
Christchurch
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Date:
9/10/2025
Our client is a leading name in the scrap metal industry, and is looking to add a full time experienced administrator to their team
About the role
Data entry and management
Responsible for dealings with external contractors and managing the relationship between our client and these contractors
Timesheet reconciling
Meeting deadlines for tasks weekly
Communicate with managers to assist in their duties
Focus massively on customer service
What's on offer
City Center based office with on si
Administrators wanted in Auckland
City:
Auckland
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Date:
9/10/2025
Administrators Wanted!
We are looking for Administrators to join our busy construction and construction manufacturing clients. Our clients require organised and trustworthy individuals who pride themselves on accuracy and efficiency. You will be motivated and result driven and enjoy helping people
You might be asked to work across the country to assist our projects, so flexibility on work locations is preferred.
The Administrator is responsible for:
Management of all incoming enquiries and d
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