Office Administrator Hay Park School location Auckland.

Hay Park School is looking for a friendly, organised and flexible office administrator to join our team. We are looking for someone who is passionate, well-presented, creative, has excellent administrative skills, can communicate effectively and remain focussed on caring for our diverse learning community.

Key responsibilities will include providing a seamless delivery of school office services to meet the needs of the students, whānau, staff and public quickly and efficiently. Word processing, data capture, database management, updating the school website, facebook page and school app. Payroll data input, Producing the fortnightly newsletter, Hall hire, First aid needs of students and sick bay, Ordering supplies and services. Assisting with enrolments, support in school, attendance and school events.

We anticipate this role will be 8am-3.30pm, 3 or 4 days per week in term time. There may be some extra days before and after the school year. Remuneration and conditions of employment follow the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement for Administration Staff.

The successful applicant will be adaptable, show initiative, respond to needs as they arise and able to prioritise, work independently and in partnership with teachers and other professionals, be willing to take on new tasks and training as required, have excellent communication skills including oral and written English, enjoy interacting with children, parents, whānau and our wider community, follow the school’s policies and procedures, be police vetted (under the requirements of the Vulnerable Children’s Act).

Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Experience and/or familiarity with a school office and speaking or understanding more than one language could be an advantage. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking for part time work who requires the school holidays off. We offer a varied, stimulating and fun environment where staff are valued and supported, and no two days are the same. If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you.