Administration Officer (Permanent)

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 permanent role based in Dunedin reporting to the Business Support Manager. You will be working on a variety of key tasks including booking travel, formatting review reports, responding to customer queries, providing office support and maintaining fleet cars.

Mōhou ake | About you

You will be a highly organised self-starter and natural relationship builder, who relishes working autonomously as well as contributing positively to a high performing team. You will need effective time management and forward planning to balance meeting deadlines and maintain a high standard of service. The ability to remain calm under pressure and thrive working with a diverse range of stakeholders is essential.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with a willingness to pitch in and support the wider team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• A customer-focused mindset and a commitment to providing excellent service.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team culture.

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.

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 reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.  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