School Administrator

Position Type: Part time, permanent 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role

The School Administrator plays a key role in delivering exceptional support to kaimahi (staff) and ākonga (students). This role ensures smooth school operations through efficient administration, outstanding customer service, and proactive problem-solving.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to creating a positive student experience and supporting academic excellence.

Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate administrative support to school staff and students
• Coordinate meetings, events, and school activities
• Maintain records and process enrolments efficiently
• Deliver exceptional customer service and advice
• Support compliance with health, safety, and quality standards

He kōrero mōu | About You

You bring:

• At least 3 years’ experience in administration and customer service
• Strong computer literacy and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to continuous improvement

Mō Mātou | About us

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.

*Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:*

• Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
• Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
• Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
• Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.  Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.

If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.

To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.

For a copy of the Job Description visit school-administrator_aug-2026.pdf