Administration Assistant - Dunedin

New Zealand Blood Service; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

New Zealand Blood Service in Dunedin is seeking a part-time, fixed-term administrator to join our tight-knit team. You'll handle a range of admin tasks, work with Word, Outlook and Excel, and deliver excellent customer service.

This role requires meticulous records management, strong communication, and the ability to work rotating shifts between 6:30am and 7:00pm, Monday to Friday, in a supportive health service environment.

Qualifications

• Proven administration skills and experience with multiple software packages.
• Comfortable working as part of a close-knit team.
• Meticulous records management and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Dunedin Administration team.
• Manage records and data across Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Assist with customer service face-to-face and on the phone.
• Work rotating shifts 6:30am–7:00pm, Monday to Friday.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Administration skills

Office software proficiency

Team player

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

• Dunedin Region
• Part time, Fixed Term
• Join our growing team of passionate administrators

Are you ready for a change and want to use your skills in a place where you can make a real difference?

Come and work with New Zealand Blood and Organ Service (NZBS), a unique part of our health sector where no two days are the same, and where your work will have an impact on Kiwi lives.

We are seeking a new team member to join our Dunedin Administration team on Fixed Term, Part time.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have proven administration skills and be comfortable working with multiple software packages with a particular strength in Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Be someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team
• Able to work rotating shifts between 6:30am and 7:00pm, Monday to Friday.
• Show meticulous attention to detail - accurate records management is an important aspect of the role.
• Display strong written and verbal communications skills and have the desire to improve yourself and add value to the organisation.
• Excel in fast-paced settings with the ability to rapidly assess and prioritise tasks.
• Be passionate about providing amazing customer service - face-to-face and on the phone.
• Must have the current right to work in New Zealand

Our NZBS team has the sole responsibility for collecting, processing and distributing blood for transfusion in New Zealand. We are an essential service, and through the generosity of our fellow Kiwis, we are able to help save lives.

If you're looking for a challenge, are hardworking with a positive attitude, and know your way around a computer, then we want to hear from you!

About New Zealand Blood Service

New Zealand Blood and Organ Service (NZBS) is dedicated to saving lives. Every year, tens of thousands of generous people donate their time, blood and plasma to us for free. In addition to our vein-to-vein service in transfusion we also provide national services in organ transplantation, cellular therapies and tissue banking. We exist to ensure the efficient delivery of safe blood and tissue products on a time critical basis throughout New Zealand and through the generosity of our donors, we are able to help save lives.

Our shared values are at the heart of our organisation's culture and guide our behaviour each and every day. These values inspire, motivate and drive us to provide the very best service to every New Zealander.

Watch this video to see what our people say about the NZBS values they admire the most.

Come and make a difference with us!