School Office Administrator

We are looking for a skilled and organised office professional with an excellent level of software skills, proactive ‘can do’ attitude, finance knowledge and a super friendly and approachable manner.  This role is based at the school’s front office and will be the very first person our whanau, community and visitors meet so we need someone who will make them all feel really welcome.

Experience in Microsoft Suite and Google, an excellent standard of typing and proofreading as well as accurate data entry would be highly preferred. You’ll need to be great at prioritising tasks around regular interruptions and managing workload in conjunction with other administration duties. 

Skills and attributes we are looking for:

• Interpersonal skills with a calm manner and the ability to engage with many different people
• Highly organised and adaptable
• Finance knowledge 
• Strong work ethic, with great time management, and optimistic approach to solutions
• The ability to work effectively both as an individual and team player
• An interest in students and a desire to seen them all achieve to their full potential
• Attention to detail

This is a permanent part-time position, covered under the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement, with number of days and wage rate negotiable. Hours are 4.5 per day from 8.00am - 12.30pm during school term only plus one additional week at the commencement of the school year.

The successful applicant must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 as per the requirements of the Ministry of Health mandate for school employees.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

To apply, please send covering letter, and CV with 3 referees to: 

Chris May 

Principal

Tauhei Combined School

860 Tauhei Road

RD5

Morrinsville

Or email to: *********@tauhei.school.nz

Applications close: Monday 7th March 2022.  

Possible Interviews 14-18th March

Appointment made 21-25 March

Position commences beginning of Term 2 2022