Senior Support Officer

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand NZ Ministry of Education Full time
Senior Support Officer - Business Support
Canterbury/ Chatham Islands

  • Part time (0.6 FTE)


 Fixed Term
  • Until 20th Dec 202
  • Based in Christchurch
Help shape the future of Education
He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.

We shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary.
We are making significant changes to how we deliver our purpose.

So that we:

  • Take practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • Give priority to regional and local voice.
  • Deliver greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support.
  • Improve feedback loops and information flows.


Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our ākonga in our education system.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

Following are the professional skills we are looking for:

  • Excellent time management and planning skills to enable you to respond to changing needs and priorities and to ensure deadlines are met
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Superb customer service mindset
  • Solid written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work closely with team members and managers to help deliver organisational projects and tasks efficiently
  • Proficiency in Microsoft suite, in particular MS Excel
  • Previous administration experience is preferred
Please note there is further information in the attached Job Description.

We also offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
  • The ability to purchase extra days leave
  • A range of employee network groups
  • An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
  • Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
  • Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing
Mōhou ake | About you

This position could interest you if you enjoy working with people, take pride in going that extra mile and thrive on working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

You are also flexible with a desire to learn.

As this role is part of the Business Support team, it is necessary that you are a strong team player.

You may be a new graduate or someone returning to the workforce.
Mātau rōpū ake | About our ministry, group, and team

Reporting to the Business Support Manager, you will be providing support to different teams and functions within the Ministry or collaborating with other team members to deliver shared services.

The team plays a vital role in contributing to and achieving the Ministry's overall goals.
Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the 'apply' button. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
Applications close Midnight - Wednesday 6 September 2023
We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

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