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Personal Assistant to the Principal/Office Administrator

About us

Our Lady of the Assumption School (www.ola.school.nz) is a Faith filled, innovative, caring Catholic school community. We are proud of our school community and the way we work together to support the Faith, learning, growth and development of all our tamariki. For a full job description and application form please visit our website, https://ola.school.nz/

We are seeking an enthusiastic, permanent part-time, term time only, Principals PA/Office administrator to join our team.  You will be a warm and professional first point of contact for the community. 

You must be entitled to work in New Zealand in order to apply for this position.


We are looking for a person with the following attributes: 

  • Someone who can uphold our Catholic Special Character 

  • Welcoming and empathetic with a can do attitude

  • Outstanding communication and organisational skills 

  • Professional, flexible and a team player

  • An ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

  • Full of initiative and have attention to detail

  • Experience in Xero, Hero and Edpay  will be an advantage


Permanent Part-Time Position

This is a permanent part time position 35 hours per week, term time only, commencing Tuesday 26th of January 2027 ,or by negotiation. Hours of work are 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Monday to Friday.  

Remuneration: $ per hour plus allowances:  starting point aligned to Grade 4 Administrative in the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement depending on skills and experience. 

Please apply in writing including a cover letter, CV, completed employment application form (available on our website - https://ola.school.nz/ )and at least two referees to: [email protected] - Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All shortlisted candidates will be police vetted. 

Applications close Wednesday 4th November 12pm

Time Frame:

  • Job advertised           Tuesday 21st October 2026

  • Applications close:           Wednesday 4th November,12pm

  • Shortlisting completed: Friday 6th  November 2026

  • Interviews held:           Monday 9th November 2026

  • Appointment made:           Wednesday 11th November 2026 


Start Date:  Tuesday 26th of January 2027 (subject to a clear police vet)