Business Support Officer

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We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

We have an exciting opportunity for a customer service superstar with administrative experience to join our Dunedin office as part of the Otago | Southland Business Support Team.

If you are energetic, organised, thrive in a busy environment where attention to detail is imperative, can manage conflicting priorities, enjoy taking responsibility, have a bubbly personality and can develop good working relationships, then this could be the role for you.

This position has a key focus on being the first point of contact for our Otago District office. You will welcome our visitors as they arrive at our reception area, answer telephone calls and refer enquiries to the different Ministry teams, including those in other regions. You will support our suppliers and contractors when they arrive at our site and maintain security by issuing visitor access cards. You will assist with fleet and event management, respond promptly to internal staff requests, and provide business support to the broader Ministry team.

As this role is part of the Business Support team, it is necessary that you are a strong team player, have excellent organisational and time management skills, and can multi-task with superb accuracy and attention to detail. You must also be flexible with a desire to learn

Salary range: $60,879 - $72,999 per annum + 3% kiwi saver.  The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the job description here. 

About you | Mōhou ake

This position could interest you if you enjoy working with people, take pride in going that extra mile and thrive on working in a busy, collaborative team within a corporate office environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following capabilities and competencies:

• superb customer service skills with a positive, can-do attitude
• a professional telephone manner
• sound computer literacy and knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, with a particular emphasis on Excel, Word and Outlook and working with databases
• tech-savvy and the ability to learn new technology and systems quickly
• the ability to troubleshoot basic information and communications technology (ICT) and mobile device queries
• strong organisation skills with impeccable time management and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• the ability to work unsupervised while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
• previous administration experience is preferred
• the ability to work well as part of a team and under pressure
• flexibility and a desire to learn
• excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• a current driver licence is essential.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

If you think that you can make a strong contribution to the success of this organisation, and you can demonstrate the required skills and attitude to work as part of our busy team, we encourage you to apply.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

The Business Support Team is part of Te Mahau | Te Tai Runga (South), a frontline group of staff who work with education providers, children and their families across the Otago | Southland region.

Reporting to the Business Support Manager, the Senior Support Officers provide a broad range of administrative and project support services to different teams and functions within the Ministry and collaborate with other team members to deliver shared services. The team plays a vital role in contributing to and achieving the Ministry's overall goals.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

Applications via email are unable to be accepted. Recruitment will begin soon after the advertising period closes, so applicants are encouraged to submit their application without delay.

For further information, please contact Catherine Hendry – Business Support Manger at catherine.hendry@education.govt.nz

Applications close Midnight – Sunday, 15 March 2026.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.