Team Administrator | Christchurch

Job Description

1 position

Fixed term (May - December 2026)

Part-time 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) 

Based in our Christchurch Te Kura tari (office)  

Ko wai mātou | About Us 

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners. 

Our ākonga are at the centre of all we do. 

Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities. Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone. 

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position: 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised Team Administrator who can confidently hit the ground running. This role provides critical support to the Regional Manager and Team Leader. With significant growth in the number of ākonga we support in the West Coast, the Team Administrator will ensure our services run smoothly and that the team has the stability and capability it needs.

You'll play a key part in helping us set up and maintain efficient educational support for a large group of ākonga on the West Coast, while also providing essential continuity during a period of change. This means we're looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable, and confident juggling a high workload with competing priorities.

This position also involves a variety of duties such as: 

• Compile data and statistics for various reporting purposes
• Maintaining files and information for Manager/Team 
• Schedule meetings and prepare agendas, presentations and take minutes 
• Ensure all business runs smoothly   

For this position, we offer a salary range starting from $55,026 - $65,337 per annum, pro rata.  The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's unique combination of skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.     

Ko koe tēnei | About you 

As this is a busy role, we are looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and enjoys building strong working relationships. You will bring a high level of organisational competence and be confident managing multiple priorities to a consistently high standard.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office products and other administrative technologies
• Basic to intermediate ability using online platforms and systems used by the Administration team

Hei whakautu | In return 

Te Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment and work in a team that offers genuine work flexibility as part of an organisation that makes a difference to ākonga (students) across New Zealand.   

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply: 

If you've nodded your head whilst reading this and thought ‘this is me!' click that apply button, we want to hear from you!   

Applications must be lodged via our career's website, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" button. 

Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?   

For more information, check out the position description at the top of the page (link will be orange). If you still have any additional questions, please contact Judy Cooke, Team Leader, Southern region via email Judy.Cooke@tekura.school.nz  

For any issues with the application process, please contact jobs@tekura.school.nz

Applications close 11:59pm Wednesday 29 April 2026