Senior Education Support Officer – Whanganui (Full-Time)

New Zealand Government Joba; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Job summary

The Ministry of Education NZ is seeking a Senior Support Officer to join our Business Support team in Whanganui. This permanent full-time role focuses on delivering exceptional administrative support, maintaining smooth office operations, and collaborating across teams to serve the region.

You will report to the Business Support Manager, bring a calm, flexible approach, and uphold public service standards in a busy environment. Salary ranges and kiwi saver are included in the package.

Qualifications

• Proven exceptional customer service and strong organisational skills.
• Able to plan and prioritise tasks with attention to detail.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with high service standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to managers and staff.
• Ensure the office runs efficiently and smoothly on a day-to-day basis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including virtual) to resolve issues.
• Represent the Ministry professionally to colleagues and visitors in Whanganui.

Skills

Customer service

Organising

Planning

Time management

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Ministry of Education NZ is seeking a Senior Support Officer to join our Business Support team in Whanganui. This permanent full-time role focuses on delivering exceptional administrative support, maintaining smooth office operations, and collaborating across teams to serve the region.

You will report to the Business Support Manager, bring a calm, flexible approach, and uphold public service standards in a busy environment. Salary ranges and kiwi saver are included in the package.