Office Administrator - Fixed Term (3.5 Months, July to mid-October)

Recruitnz; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in agri-machinery manufacturing is seeking a dedicated Office Administrator for a fixed-term role. This position offers an immediate start and includes comprehensive training. You will manage office communications, assist with customer service, and handle finance-related queries. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, a keen attention to detail, and experience with Xero. Join a supportive team environment where your contributions will help drive success in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Strong admin experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident in customer service and phone handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage office phone and respond to enquiries.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and liaise with customers.
• Assist with daily admin tasks and cleaning duties.

Skills

Administrative Experience

Customer Service

Xero

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Tools

Xero

Unleashed

Job description

Office Administrator - Fixed Term (3.5 Months, July to mid-October)

Join a well-established Kiwi-owned leader in agri-machinery manufacturing. Immediate start available with full training provided.

Application Date: 08th May, 2025

The Company:
With over 40 years in the industry, the company designs and manufactures world-class agricultural machinery. Known for quality and innovation, they are expanding and looking for a committed Office Administrator to join their Winchester team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the main office phone and respond to incoming enquiries
• Follow up on overdue accounts and liaise with customers
• Handle finance-related queries or escalate to the appropriate team members
• Back-cost factory job cards (manual documents)
• Assist with customer-facing reception duties
• Support daily admin tasks and cleaning duties as required
• Reconcile payments, send statements, and chase suppliers for invoices
• Adhere to SOPs and meet critical deadlines

Note: This role does not include payroll, GST, accounting, or purchasing.

About You:

• Strong admin experience in a fast-paced environment
• Confident in customer service and phone handling
• Familiarity with Xero is essential; experience with Unleashed is an advantage.
• High attention to detail and able to work to deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Reliable and adaptable – happy to pitch in where needed

Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Full-time, office-based
• Handover and training period of approx. 6 weeks provided (4 weeks training + 2 weeks handover)
• Fixed-term for 3.5 months

Note: NZ Residency or valid work visa required – no sponsorship available.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated individual seeking a fresh challenge, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our success. Please submit your CV and cover letter to apply.

About Us:

Recruit NZ, part of People Inc, specialises in recruitment for small to medium local NZ businesses and has been New Zealand’s premier recruitment agency since 2008.