Vancouver Office & Consular Operations Lead

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is seeking an Office Manager and Consular Adviser for its Vancouver office. You will oversee day-to-day operations, facilities, IT support, and events while supporting the Trade Commissioner and Consul General across Canada.

You will also manage payroll, accounts payable, budgeting and reporting, ensuring compliance with local obligations. This role involves consular duties and collaboration with teams in North America and New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Experience in office management or business operations.
• Comfort with payroll, accounts payable, budgeting and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team culture orientation.
• Adaptable, capable of working across locations/time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Vancouver office operations: facilities, supplies, health and safety, security, IT support, events and visits.
• Manage financial administration: payroll, accounts payable, reconciliations, budgeting, reporting and audits.
• Collaborate with external providers and NZTE Finance/People teams to meet local obligations.
• Support New Zealanders travelling or living in Canada, handling enquiries and confidential cases.

Job description

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is seeking an Office Manager and Consular Adviser for its Vancouver office. You will oversee day-to-day operations, facilities, IT support, and events while supporting the Trade Commissioner and Consul General across Canada.

You will also manage payroll, accounts payable, budgeting and reporting, ensuring compliance with local obligations. This role involves consular duties and collaboration with teams in North America and New Zealand.