ABOUT US /MŌ MĀTOU

Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education New Zealand is a nationwide school that works to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and their whanāu from pre-school through to 21 years of age. We have a team of over 300 specialist staff across New Zealand with specialist school provisions in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch located in mainstream schools. You will be joining a close-knit team, and you will share their passion and enthusiasm for delivering high quality education and services to Deaf community and whanāu.

THE ROLE / TE MAHI

This permanent full-time role is based at our campus in Sumner and leads a team of administrators, who are based in Christchurch, Auckland and Rotorua. This role also closely supports the Director of Corporate Services and other senior managers in our Corporate Services Team.

ABOUT YOU / MŌ KOE

To be successful in this role you will have:

• 5+ years’ experience in a senior administration role in a complex organisation;
• Experience leading a team of administrators;
• Experience in providing high level administration support to senior leaders;
• The ability to build strong collaborative working relationship across all levels of an organisation;
• Strong understanding of good process and procedures and ability to implement change in a collaborative manner; and
• An understanding of administration in a school environment is preferred but not essential.

You will be a person of high integrity, able to work in confidence and have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in all that you do. You will have an exceptional ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and, of course, have excellent communication and diplomacy skills.

If required, we will support you to develop an awareness of Deaf Culture and the Deaf community. Proficiency in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) is preferred, however, if you don’t have this a willingness to learn NZSL is essential.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU / HEI AHA HE PAI TĒNEI MAHI MĀU?

• A broad and challenging role with diversity and freedom to make your mark;
• The opportunity to work for a passionate employer;
• Learning and development opportunities specifically around NZSL;
• Occasional travel to Auckland and Rotorua;
• Five weeks annual leave; and
• Free on-site parking.

HOW TO APPLY / ME PEHEA TE TONO

If you are interested in joining us on this journey where your management and administration skills will be utilised and valued and where you can help us make a positive impact, apply at https://kotakureo.schooljobs.nz/Job/Administration-Manager/Canterbury/4640 attaching your curriculum vitae and a cover letter telling us why you'd love to work with us! Only applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position. 

Applications close 5pm, Sunday 3 August 2025.