Administration Officer

Salary $60,698 - 69,129 +KiwiSaver (pro-rated for part time)

Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga | Education Review Office (ERO) are dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, health, and wellbeing. We welcome every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all our people to be their authentic selves.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role

This role is a part time fixed term (6 months) position based in our Christchurch Office reporting to the Business Support Manager.  You will be providing administrative support to the team and help ensure the smooth day to day operations.  Your key tasks will include (but not limited to) booking travel, formatting documents, responding to customer queries and maintaining fleet cars.

We are looking for someone to work 3 days per week.  Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  This will be full time hours 8.30am to 4.30pm in the office.  A full driver's licence is essential.

Mōhou ake | About you

You will be an organised self-starter who relishes working autonomously as well as contributing positively to a high performing team. You will need effective time, the ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive working with a diverse range of stakeholders is essential.

Please include your CV and a cover letter in your application addressing the following:

• What experience you bring to this role

• What you would bring to this role that would make a positive difference to our team

• About your knowledge and experience, or willingness to learn about Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Tikanga, Te Reo and Te Ao Māori.

• Your preference on the three days

• If successful, your availability to start

Ko mātou**|**About Us

Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga | Education Review Office (ERO) is the government's education evaluation agency - we inform and facilitate improvement in early learning services, schools and kura. We promote a stronger, more equitable education system. We believe equity and excellence in outcomes is possible for all learners when the mahi centres on the child, the heart of the matter - Ko te tamaiti te pūtake o te kaupapa.

Me pēhea te tuku tono| How to apply

If this role interests you, click on the "Apply" button to be re-directed to our site where you will be able to apply and view the Position Description. We encourage you to be your authentic self in your application. We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability.

If you would like further information about the role or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can contact Virginia Ng at [email protected].

We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes (depending on application numbers this date may change). Please let us know in your application if you require any assistance from us during the process.  Applications will close on Friday 28 August 2026.

Check out our careers site to learn more about working at ERO.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, do not contact the Hiring Manager directly, instead reach out to [email protected]

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.