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
Administrators wanted
City:
Christchurch
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Date:
14/11/2025
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
team coordinator.
City:
Wellington
Job Type:
Ready to step into a leading New Zealand Government agency and be the essential support for a fast-paced Senior Leadership Team?
We're searching for a high-energy, naturally curious, and adaptable Team Coordinator to jump into a 4-week assignment with the potential for extension!
If you love tackling a mix of administrative support and coordination, and you’re keen to learn and grow, this is your chance to get your foot in the door with a team doing fascinating work.
About the Role
This is more than just an admin job—it’s a Team Administrator / Coordinator hybrid role. You’ll be the central pivot keeping the Senior Leadership Team organised, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, preparing documents, assisting with key deliverables, and acting as the first point of contact for internal and external queries directed.
While this is an immediate 4-week contract to start, our client is looking for someone who isn't set in their ways, who they can invest in, with the goal of keeping you on board for a longer assignment.
Who We're Looking For
We aren't looking for decades of experience; we're looking for the right mindset. If this sounds like you, get in touch!
High Energy & Curiosity: You come to work ready to go, and you’re genuinely excited and interested in the complex and important work the leadership team is doing. You ask smart questions and are keen to dig deeper.
Adaptable Learner: You’re not set in your ways. You are open to learning, adapting, and growing with the team and their processes.
Natural Organiser: You have great foundational administrative and coordination skills—you know how to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
Proactive Communicator: You’re confident dealing with people at all levels and can juggle multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
If you are eager to contribute immediately and see yourself growing a temporary assignment into a long-term role within the public service, apply now!
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Date:
14/11/2025
Ready to step into a leading New Zealand Government agency and be the essential support for a fast-paced Senior Leadership Team?
We're searching for a high-energy, naturally curious, and adaptable Team Coordinator to jump into a 4-week assignment with the potential for extension!
If you love tackling a mix of administrative support and coordination, and you’re keen to learn and grow, this is your chance to get your foot in the door with a team doing fascinating work.
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