Team Administrator | Christchurch

Job Description

Fixed term (July - December 2025 or earlier in the event of the incumbent returning to work earlier)

Part-time 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) 

Based in Christchurch

Ko wai mātou | About Us 

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners. 

Our ākonga are at the centre of all we do. 

Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities. Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone. 

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position: 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active Team Administrator with a strong administrative background to hit the ground running and provide efficient, highly responsive administrative support to the Team Leader and the wider team. 

This position involves a variety of duties such as: 

• Supporting ākonga to engage in their learning
• Compile data and statistics for various reporting purposes
• Maintaining files and information for Manager/Team 
• Schedule meetings and prepare agendas, presentations and take minutes 
• Ensure all business runs smoothly  

For this position, we offer a salary range starting from $55,026 to a maximum of $65,337 pro rata per annum. The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's unique combination of skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.     

Ko koe tēnei | About you 

As this is a busy role, we are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has excellent customer service skills and enjoys building strong working relationships. As well as this, you will bring: 

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office products and other administrative technology 
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills 
• High standard of accuracy and organisational skills 

Hei whakautu | In return 

Te Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment and work in a team that offers genuine work flexibility as part of an organisation that makes a difference to ākonga (students) across New Zealand.   

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply: 

If you've nodded your head whilst reading this and thought ‘this is me!' click that apply button, we want to hear from you!   

Applications must be lodged via our careers website, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" button. 

Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and may close the vacancy if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing date. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?   

For more information, check out the position description at the top of the page (link will be orange). If you still have any additional questions, please contact Carl Scurr, Acting Regional Manager Southern via email Carl.Scurr@tekura.school.nz  

For any issues with the application process, please contact jobs@tekura.school.nz

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 16 July 2025.