School Office Hero: Warm Admin Officer (30h/week)

Sumner School; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Sumner School is seeking a warm, organised Administration Officer to join our community in a permanent, part-time role. You will be the first point of contact for ākonga, whānau, staff and visitors, supporting day-to-day operations, enrolments and wellbeing in a busy primary school environment.

Working closely with the Principal and staff, you will coordinate communications, events and office resources, ensuring accurate records and a welcoming, well-organised atmosphere across the school.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills to manage busy school office workflows.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a warm, customer-focused manner.
• Confidence using digital systems, emails, word processing, spreadsheets and school management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming first point of contact for students, families, staff and visitors.
• Managing day-to-day school office operations including emails, correspondence and enquiries.
• Supporting enrolments, maintaining student records and attendance information.
• Administering first aid and communicating with families when children are unwell.
• Preparing and distributing school communications and newsletters.
• Providing administrative support to Principal and leadership team.
• Coordinating arrangements for events, meetings and activities.
• Liaising with the PTA for fundraising activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital literacy

Tools

HERO

ENROL

Job description

Sumner School is seeking a warm, organised Administration Officer to join our community in a permanent, part-time role. You will be the first point of contact for ākonga, whānau, staff and visitors, supporting day-to-day operations, enrolments and wellbeing in a busy primary school environment.

Working closely with the Principal and staff, you will coordinate communications, events and office resources, ensuring accurate records and a welcoming, well-organised atmosphere across the school.