Business Support Assistant at NZ Commerce Commission, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We are looking for a highly organised, customer focused Business Support Assistant to provide excellent building and facilities services to ensure our people have a great place to work. This fixed term position until 30 October 2026 is based in our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) office.

This is an entry-level role that would suit someone looking to gain administration experience in an office environment.                 

Mō te tūranga | About the role

As the friendly face of the Facilities team in our Auckland office, you'll expertly coordinate and deliver a fantastic service to ensure the office is running smoothly. You will provide administrative support to the team and the wider Organisation Performance and Enablement branch. You will also have the opportunity to assist with specific tasks for Facilities projects. You'll be reporting to a supportive and knowledgeable Facilities Manager based in Wellington along with the rest of the small but mighty Facilities team.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with the landlord and contractors to coordinate maintenance and repairs
• Resolving issues raised by staff in the service portal in a timely manner
• Keeping supplies topped up and ordering stock as required
• Issuing and monitoring staff access cards
• Collecting and distributing mail

The indicative salary range for this role is $59,652 to $70,179 plus 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects their individual skills, experience, and internal relativities across the organisation.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our people come from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences which together support the fabric of our mahi and contributes to our vision to make New Zealanders better off.

If you have the following skills and attributes, you could make a great Business Support Assistant:

• Frontline/customer service experience
• Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Pro-active and solutions focussed attitude
• Ability to use your initiative and make sound decisions

Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description. If you are applying via SEEK, by clicking Apply Now you will be redirected to our careers page where you can access our position description.

Te wāhi mahi | Working here

We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off and are committed to our people's wellbeing. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.

Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.

Ka pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

If you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealanders better off, please click 'Apply for this job' below. You will need to complete an online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and the skills and experience you bring.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

For any queries contact Lisa Weimann on 04 472 2038. Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture.  Put simply – you can be yourself here.