Education Administrator

About us 

The Nursing Council of New Zealand is the independent regulator for nurses in Aotearoa, with our purpose being Safe nurses, safe public. We have an important mission and working for the Nursing Council is an exciting opportunity for you to use and grow your skills, while working with a team that has a true purpose and take pride in the work they do.       

Our work is varied and is focused on protecting the health and safety of the public by setting and monitoring standards to ensure nurses are registered, competent and fit to practice.

We strive to lead health professional regulation.  Our values are important to us and guide the way we work.

• We are RESPECTFUL – He WHAKAKOHA mātou. We act with integrity, upholding the highest ethical standards, seeking out and listening to the views of others. We ensure our processes are fair, impartial and equitable

• We Are COLLABORATIVE – Ka mahi NGĀTAHI mātou. We foster strong relationships with each other and our stakeholders. We work with our regulatory partners in Aotearoa and internationally, to enhance nursing practice and protect public health and safety

• We are ACCOUNTABLE – Ka noho HAEPAPA mātou. We promote honesty and transparency in all regulatory activities. We hold ourselves and the nursing profession to account for meeting high standards of professional conduct and competence. We place safety and well-being of the public at heart of what we do.

• We are INCLUSIVE - He TĀPITI mātou. We value diverse perspective and experiences. We make our processes and information accessible, understandable and user-friendly

About the role

The Education Administrator provides high‑quality, timely administrative support to enable the effective delivery of the Nursing Council’s education and assessment functions. Working within the Education Team, this role supports a range of regulated processes that underpin nursing education standards and public safety in Aotearoa.

The role is responsible for coordinating education‑related enquiries and communications, including managing the Education inbox and phone enquiries, ensuring stakeholders receive clear, accurate and timely information. It also supports the end‑to‑end coordination of meetings, hui and workshops, including logistics, materials, virtual meeting set‑up and post‑meeting follow‑up.

A significant focus of the role is providing administrative support for education accreditation, monitoring and assessment processes. This includes supporting State Final Examinations and Internationally Qualified Nurse assessment processes, coordinating documentation and records, liaising with invigilators and external providers, and administering Ministry of Justice criminal record and convictions‑related processes. The role also provides secretariat‑style support to the Registrant Quality Committee, including agenda preparation, meeting papers, action tracking and post‑meeting communications.

The Education Administrator manages a range of operational tasks such as processing claims and invoices, arranging travel and accommodation in line with policy, maintaining accurate records and contributing to education‑related reporting. The role also supports the drafting of education‑related decisions and determinations for review by senior advisors and leaders.

This is a highly collaborative role that requires strong organisation, attention to detail and sound judgement. The Education Administrator contributes positively to a respectful, values‑driven team culture and supports the Council’s commitment to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe regulatory practice.

About you

You are an organised and reliable administrator who enjoys working in a structured, process‑driven environment. You bring experience supporting education, regulatory or compliance‑based functions and are comfortable working with detailed information, deadlines and formal decision‑making processes.

You communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders and are confident coordinating meetings, preparing documentation and supporting committees or assessment processes. You take pride in accuracy and confidentiality, and are diligent in maintaining records, data and documentation to a high standard.

You are confident using Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook, and are able to quickly learn new systems and processes. You manage competing priorities effectively, remain calm under pressure, and contribute constructively to team goals and continuous improvement.

Importantly, you are committed to working in line with the Council’s values and to developing your cultural capability. You understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in regulatory practice and bring a respectful, thoughtful approach to supporting equitable and culturally safe outcomes. You are a positive team member who enjoys collaborating, sharing knowledge and contributing to a supportive and professional workplace.

Benefits

As well as a supportive team and collaborative environment, we also offer:

• Health insurance

• Additional leave days

• Flexibility and support for study

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training

• Long service leave

• Flexible working policy

What next?

If this role sounds like you then apply now with your CV and a cover letter telling us what makes you right for this role. You must be based in Wellington and hold a valid working visa to be considered for the role. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Keane on [email protected].   We will be reviewing CVs as we go so apply now!