Regional Business Administrator

Barnardos; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Discounted childcare

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Barnardos is seeking a Regional Business Administrator to provide administrative and financial support for Barnardos Early Learning services at a regional level. This permanent part-time role (30 hours per week) is based in Christchurch, NZ, and involves working with diverse teams across the business.

The role covers payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, service planning, and maintaining personnel records, with strong emphasis on organisation and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years administrative experience, ideally in a senior role.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Competence with Microsoft Office Suite and administrative systems.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with accounts and payroll processes and meeting deadlines.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in practice.
• A full, clean NZ Driver's Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing and support.
• Management of accounts payable and receivables.
• Contribute to service planning and reporting.
• Maintain personnel records up to date.
• Organise meetings, travel, agendas, papers and minute taking.

Skills

Admin experience

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Payroll familiarity

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

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The Regional Business Administrator provides administrative and financial support for Barnardos Early Learning services at a regional level. In this varied role, you will work alongside a range of people across the business unit.

This is a permanent part time (30 hours per week) opportunity based in Christchurch.

Key responsibilities

• Payroll processing and support
• Management of accounts payable and receivables
• Contribute to service planning and reporting
• Maintain systems to ensure all personnel records are up to date
• Organisation and coordination of meetings, travel arrangements, preparation of agendas and meeting papers and minute taking

Skills and experience

You will be an experienced, well-organised, resilient Administrator with strong stakeholder management experience to succeed in this role. You will have:

• Proven administrative experience (3–5 years), ideally in a senior role.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Competence with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a strong understanding of administrative systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with accounts and payroll processes, and the ability to manage deadlines.
• Understanding ofTeTiritio Waitangi and its application in everyday practice.
• A full, clean NZ Driver's Licence is essential.

Embody Our Values

• Kotahitanga (Unity): Cultivate a sense of belonging through meaningful relationships with tamariki, rangatahi, colleagues, and the wider community
• Mahi Tōtika (Excellence): Demonstrate unwavering integrity and purpose in all aspects of your work, striving for the highest standards of care
• Kaikōkiritanga (Innovation): Drive positive change with creativity, constantly seeking new and effective ways to support tamariki and rangatahi
• Āta Whakarongo (Active Listening): Let tamariki and rangatahi voices shape your approach, ensuring their perspectives are central to decision-making
• Māiatanga (Empowerment): Nurture growth and unlock potential in tamariki, rangatahi, and colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development

Why Choose Barnardos Aotearoa?

• Keep tamariki and whānau at the Heart:Ensure business success while safeguarding the wellbeing of the people we serve. Help create a collaborative, thriving environment that fosters long-term sustainability.
• Join a respected NGO with over 55 years of impact in child welfare and advocacy
• Enjoy family-friendly policies, including flexible work arrangements where possible
• Benefit from discounted childcare at Barnardos Early Learning centers
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of tamariki and whānau

About Barnardos Aotearoa:

For over 55 years Barnardos has been shaping brighter futures together with children and families in Aotearoa. Our mahi across social services, early learning and advocacy for children's rights and wellbeing means we're there for the whole childhood journey, and beyond.

If you would like a copy of the position description, or have any questions, please email ***********@barnardos.org.nz and

We will commence interviews as applications are received.