Office Manager | Christchurch

TSA Management; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Management is looking for an experienced Office Manager to join their Christchurch team. This role involves managing office operations and providing administrative support while contributing to a positive work environment with a focus on growth and development. Benefits include a flexible workspace, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Hybrid and Flexible Workplace

Award-Winning Learning and Development

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an administrative assistant in a consultancy environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the Christchurch Leadership Team.
• Managing office operations and procedures, including procurement.
• Organising client and staff functions and team activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Job description

We're seeking people who bring together a unique blend of personal strengths, technical know-how, and a genuine passion for the built environment and construction industry.

TSA Riley is a global organisation with 1,000 employees, providing expert project consultancy across Advisory, Project Management, Cost Management, Asset Management, and ESG. Our people are at the centre of everything we do.

We help clients create great places to work, live, shop, play, and produce.

Visit our 'Work and Grow with Us' page for information about our graduate, apprenticeship, and professional development programmes, or apply for an advertised position below. We'd love to hear from you.

Please get in touch if you...

• Cultivate positive and trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate ideas and actions that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Exhibit drive, flexibility, passion, and a proactive attitude towards tasks.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and ensure timely delivery on commitments.
• Approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Analyse and synthesise detailed information to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Possess a degree qualification, underpinning knowledge, and skills.

Office Manager | Christchurch

Application deadline: 10/06/2025

We are looking for an experienced Office Manager to join our Christchurch team and be part of our wider NZ business services team.

Hello.
TSA Riley is a global leader in project management and advisory services dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities. With a team of 900 professionals, we collaborate with industry experts to enhance public and private utilities and infrastructure, ranging from small projects to large-scale initiatives. Our commitment to reducing embodied carbon by 40% drives our mission to create spaces and places where people connect, learn, grow, live, heal, protect, commute, work, and shop.

With offices across Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and the United Kingdom, we prioritise inspiring, empowering, growing, and supporting our people. We are a certified "Great Place to Work" and offer industry-leading benefits, diverse growth opportunities, engaging social activities, award-winning learning and development programs, and comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

Visit our website to learn more about the TSA Riley story.

About the Role

The Office Manager will support our Christchurch and Queenstown teams and the wider New Zealand business across various duties including:

• Providing administrative support to the Christchurch Leadership Team
• Managing office operations and procedures, including procurement and liaising with suppliers/contractors
• Greeting and welcoming visitors, providing exceptional customer service
• Assisting with accounts receivable, credit card reconciliations, IT, and workplace H&S
• Organising induction and training for new staff on TSA processes and procedures
• Organising client and staff functions and team activities

About You

You will have proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role within a professional consultancy environment. You should demonstrate:

• Professional presentation, reliability, confidence, and positive behaviour
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and ability to work independently and in teams
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent time management, organisational, and multi-tasking abilities, including working to deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships
• The ability to quickly learn new software and become a "TSA super user"
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Experience with CRM systems is an advantage but not essential

Why TSA Riley

Joining TSA Riley offers personal growth, professional excellence, and a welcoming, inclusive workplace. Benefits include:

• Certified "Great Place to Work": Recognized in New Zealand and Australia in 2021 and 2023 for fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Award-Winning Learning and Development: Winner of the "Best Learning and Development Programme" award in 2023.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives: Finalists in the "Best DEI Programme" category in 2023, with a commitment to an inclusive environment.
• Hybrid and Flexible Workplace: Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Benefits, Rewards, and Recognition: Including additional leave, discounts, and perks.
• Career Opportunities: Opportunities across various sectors and locations, with engagement in thought leadership and industry events.
• Digital Excellence: Investment in cutting-edge systems and technologies to support and empower our staff.

At TSA Riley, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. For accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process, contact our People and Culture team at [e-mail].