Job Description

• Be the go-to person for high-quality administrative support across NZTA teams.
• Enable smooth operations and support senior leaders to deliver their best work.
• Join a collaborative team focused on service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Permanent role based in Wellington with a hybrid working environment.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We’re looking for an Administration Support Officer to provide responsive, timely and high-quality administrative support to managers and teams across NZTA Waka Kotahi.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping things running smoothly—supporting meetings, events, financial administration, and business processes. You’ll also work closely with the wider Administration Services team to ensure consistency, efficiency, and high standards across the organisation.

This is a varied and fast-paced role where no two days are the same, and where your organisation, initiative, and attention to detail will be highly valued.

View the position description here

We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $70,000 - $75,000 commensurate with skills and experience.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in a broad administration role supporting multiple stakeholders
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Experience coordinating meetings, events, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Strong digital capability, including Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and ability to work under pressure
• Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
• A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn and adapt

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to develop an understanding of Te Ao Māori, tikanga, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and how these apply in the public sector.

Mō mātou | About us

You’ll be part of Te Ama – Commercial and Corporate, within the Administration Services team. This team provides professional, high-quality administrative support that enables NZTA to operate efficiently and effectively.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

At NZTA Waka Kotahi, we offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Five weeks annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for permanent employees
• A supportive and inclusive culture focused on wellbeing and development

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please click Apply to upload your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

16 July 2026

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.