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

APS 5 Engagement Coordinator
City:
Melbourne
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
January 31, 2025
APS 5 Engagement Coordinator face2face Recruitment location Melbourne. $60.26 Hourly Rate, excluding Superannuation.;Why This role enjoy a hybrid work model with 3 days in-office and 2 days from home. Benefit from frequent contractor extensions and t

Admin
City:
Sydney
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
February 23, 2025
Admin Waters and Carpenter First National location Sydney. $60,000 – $75,000 per year.;Our office is currently seeking a motivated person to take on the role of Admin in our leading and well established Real Estate Office. This position requires a co…..

APS3 and APS4 Data Entry Officers
City:
Perth
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
February 20, 2025
APS3 and APS4 Data Entry Officers Hays location Perth. $46.36 - $52.54 p.h. + Possibility of WFH.;Your new company we are seeking 15 experienced APS 3 Data Entry Officers for a full-time, temporary role starting 1st April. This position supports crit…..

Admin Superstar
City:
Otago / Southland
Job Type:
Full-time
Date:
February 10, 2025
Admin Superstar Advantage Plumbing location Otago.;Are you a highly organized, computer-savvy individual with a knack for multitasking. Advantage Plumbing in Queenstown is on the lookout for a part-time Admin Assistant to join our team.;Key responsib…..
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