Senior Support Officer
4 days ago
Job Type: Fixed Term
- Location: Lower Hutt, NZ
**Help shape the future of Education**
- We work to _**_shape _**_an _**_education _**_system that delivers _**_equitable_**_ and _**_excellent outcomes_**
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 students in our education system.
**About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga**
**This is a 5 months fixed-term, full-time position.**
Looking for a career change? This is an exciting opportunity to join our **Wellington regional team** in providing administration support for front line staff based in the **Lower Hutt Office** who deliver services to support students. The role ensures our front line staff have the resources they need to do their job, such as assisting with car and meeting room bookings, processing funding and service requests, taking phone calls, as well as managing the day-to-day activities of a busy office.
**About you | Mōhou ake**
If you nurture working relationships with a wide range of people, enjoy being the face of an organisation, have exceptional customer service and a brilliant phone manner then this role is for you.
You will never have two days that are the same, you will take on the role with enthusiasm and your organisation and planning skills will be second to none. Your calm and professional approach will always shine through even when things are extremely busy.
In order to be considered for this role you will need:
- Sense of humour
- A positive can-do attitude
- Flexibility and a desire to learn
- A collaborative team approach
- Previous administration experience
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Proven Time Management Skills
- Data Entry skills
- Attention to detail
- Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Suite skills
- A full New Zealand driver’s licence
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
**About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake**
Te Mahau | Te Tai Runga provides leadership and integrated services to the education sector and others. This includes learning support; education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services; and advice and support with curriculum. We also share practice and learnings collaboratively with other Te Mahau and Ministry groups to support insights driven guidance, design, and policy.
We work closely with the Early Childhood and Schooling sectors, providers, and communities to provide support, expertise, and resources to help children and young people reach their full potential.
**Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?**
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 - Monday, 29 September 2025.**
- 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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