Administration Assistant

Who are we

The International Aviation Academy of New Zealand (IAANZ) is the Professional flight training division of New Zealand’s largest Aero Club, the Canterbury Aero Club and hosts a large number of students from a diverse range of nationalities.

We are looking for an Administration Assistant to join our Student Services area reporting to the Academy Academic Manager. This is a part time role for 20 hours per week, with flexible working days, and at other times, as required.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:

• Command of written and spoken English

• The ability to remain cool, calm and collected when things get busy

• Be a “finisher”, someone who can juggle multiple tasks and complete them

• The ability to anticipate the needs of others around them

• High level of organisation and the ability to organise and prioritise their work

• Be an independent worker who doesn’t require micro-managing

• Be culturally intuitive

The key requirements include:

• Excellent customer service
• Experience in dealing with domestic and international students
• Assisting with student enquiries and requests
• Experience with Student Management Systems, Wisenet would be an advantage
• Assisting with student admissions, orientation, enrolments, withdrawals, and graduations
• Knowledge and understanding of TEC, StudyLink, NZQA
• Generating reports as required
• Replying to e-mail, telephone, or face to face enquiries

Please apply via Seek with your CV with cover letter, relevant qualifications and experience. Applications close 5:00pm Sunday 11 Oct 2026.

 Applicants must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.