Senior Support Officer

Ministry of Education New Zealand

Senior Support Officer coordinating financial, administrative, records, payroll, and fleet support for New Zealand’s education services. Supporting Waikato teams, schools, families, and early learning providers.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeHamilton • 🇳🇿 New ZealandSenior💰 NZ$60,879 - NZ$66,887 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organisational skills and financial literacy while providing high-quality operational support across various administrative functions. Proficient in Microsoft Suite and capable of building exceptional working relationships in a tikanga/kaupapa Māori environment.

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Financial LiteracyOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Suite ProficiencyEffective CommunicationAdministrative Support

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Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationProactive Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

SharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Full, Valid Driver's Licence

Industry Keywords

Education ServicesPublic Service StandardsTreaty of WaitangiTikanga/Kaupapa MāoriFleet Logistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality operational support across correspondence, payroll, financial administration, records and data management, scheduling, corporate services, and SharePoint administration
Coordinate financial processes and maintain accurate information and reporting
Support fleet logistics and manage fleet vehicle requirements
Provide administrative support to managers and staff
Work across the Waikato region and support Education and Learning Support teams
Collaborate with families, schools, and early learning services to help achieve positive learner outcomes
Work with Ministry teams to provide support and resolve issues
Support the day-to-day operation of education services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Full, valid driver's licence is essential
Strong organisational skills
Financial literacy
Keen eye for detail
Passion for knowledge and openness to learning new things
Ability to build exceptional working relationships with customers
Ability to deliver services to required standards
Ability to work proactively and professionally with others to provide support and resolve issues
Ability to provide quality, efficient administrative support to managers and staff
Adaptable team player able to work in varying conditions and virtual cross-functional teams
Great time management and ability to prioritise work and meet timelines
Proficiency in Microsoft suite
Comfort working in a tikanga/kaupapa Māori environment
Developing knowledge of applying the Treaty of Waitangi to the work undertaken
Well-developed oral and written communication skills
Ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Supportive and diverse team environment
Assistance or adjustments during the recruitment process if required