Administrative assistant

Are you a highly organized, detail-oriented individual looking to grow your administrative career in a vibrant, multicultural environment? LSNZ is seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant to join our team with the opportunity to work in either our Queenstown or Christchurch campus.

This is an exciting entry-level opportunity to support key finance and student operations at one of New Zealand’s top-rated English language schools. You’ll be part of a warm, high-performing team that makes a real difference in the lives of international students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily administrative tasks, including reconciling payments, issuing and coding invoices, and updating student financial records
• Support the finance team with internal reports and cash flow tracking
• Manage student profiles and payments in the Public Trust (Fee Protect) system
• Liaise with students, agents, and internal teams to ensure accurate documentation and compliance
• Maintain well-organised digital files for auditing and reporting
• Identify and suggest process improvements related to admin and document workflows

What We're Looking For:

• A strong desire to learn and grow in both administrative and accounting responsibilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and approachable manner for engaging with students, agents, and colleagues
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for managing data and generating reports
• A proactive mindset and a positive, solution-focused attitude, always ready to take initiative
• The ability to work independently and stay self-motivated, while also thriving as part of a collaborative team
• Bonus: Experience using Xero or familiarity with reconciliation processes is a plus, but not essential

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Closedown: Two-week Christmas holiday break

Type: Full-time, Entry-level

Why LSNZ?

We are a Category 1 NZQA-rated school committed to enhancing lives through world-class education. Whether you're drawn to the adventure of Queenstown or the urban energy of Christchurch, you'll join a supportive, international team dedicated to excellence and student success.