Senior Support Officer at LINDAL Group Careers

Hamilton City, Waikato, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

66887.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Management, Payroll, Data Management, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Fleet Management, Scheduling, Correspondence, Time Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Description

Help shape the future of Education We shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa New Zealand, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. We all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for all children and students in our education system. About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga This is a permanent role for a Senior Support Officer based in the Hamilton office. Flexibility to support operations across Waikato. A full valid driver’s license is essential for managing fleet vehicle responsibilities. As a Senior Support Officer, you will oversee a range of organisational functions, including correspondence, payroll, financial management, data management, document production and digital storage, corporate services, and scheduling. Your expertise will ensure smooth operations and support the organization’s broader objectives. This role encompasses a diverse set of responsibilities, requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail. You will manage financial processes, utilize Microsoft applications for data management and reporting, and coordinate fleet vehicle logistics to support team mobility, including SharePoint creation and management. Your ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently, even during busy periods, will be critical to maintaining operational continuity. By delivering high-quality organisational support, you will enable our teams to focus on achieving impactful outcomes for ākonga. Reporting to the Business Support Manager, you bring financial literacy and strong organizational capabilities to the role. Your proficiency with systems and processes, combined with a calm and professional approach, allows you to manage competing priorities effectively. You are adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting the organization’s goals. If you are prepared to contribute to operational excellence and make a meaningful impact in Aotearoa’s education system, this Senior Support Officer role is an excellent opportunity. Salary range: $60,879 - $66,887.00 per annum + kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience. Please note: Applications from affected kaimahi | employees will be given priority consideration. For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here. About you | Mōhou ake You will be professional in your presentation and your approach to your work, and you may be looking for the next change in your career. To be successful in the role you will have: Passion for knowledge, open to learning new things and comfortable working in a varying environment. Build exceptional working relationships with customers Deliver services to the required standards Work with others across the Ministry to provide support and resolve issues in a pro-active and professional manner. Provide quality, efficient administrative support to managers and staff An adaptable team player able to work in varying conditions and virtual cross functional teams. Great time management with an ability to prioritise work and work towards timelines. Proficiency in Microsoft suite. Comfort in working in a tikanga/kaupapa Māori environment Developing knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi to the work being undertaken. Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written. The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct. About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake Te Mahau is a frontline group. Our frontline groups collectively provide leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services, such as learning support and education advice and regulation functions for schools and early learning services. As a frontline group we develop and harness existing relationships with communities at the regional and local level through the Directors of Education, including deep relationships with iwi and hapū. Our Directors of Education have the lead role and relationship with early learning, kōhanga, school and kura, and this means they will be across all the services we provide at a local level. Our Business Support team provides support to the Education and Learning Support teams in the Waikato, and we regularly work with families, schools, and early childhood centres to support their work in the sector. The team is supportive, ultra-friendly and diverse, customer focused and driven to provide the best service possible. You will have lots of colleagues to help you as you learn the business. 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 would like to know about you, your values, or anything else you would like to share. We are keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role. For further information, please contact HR.Waikato@education.govt.nz Applications close Midnight – Sunday 7 June 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.

Responsibilities

Oversee organizational functions including payroll, financial management, data management, and corporate services. Coordinate fleet vehicle logistics and provide high-quality administrative support to ensure operational continuity.