Automotive Parts Office Manager - Customer & Operations Lead

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Foxton Beach; Hybrid; NZD 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Korean Auto Parts Ltd in Palmerston North seeks an experienced Office Manager to coordinate day-to-day administrative tasks and support customer orders, staff coordination, and records. The role focuses on ensuring smooth office operations and reliable communication with customers, suppliers, and service providers.

Candidates with prior office manager experience and strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills will thrive in this team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an office manager role is preferred.
• Excellent organizational & time management skills.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Be a team player, combined with making effective decisions as an individual.
• A positive attitude & willingness to be part of a great team culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day office operations, including processing customer parts orders, maintaining records, invoices and other business documentation.
• Coordinate with yard staff to ensure ordered parts are received, identified, sorted, prepared and dispatched to customers on time.
• Organise and supervise the daily work of staff, including timesheets, leave, payroll information, training and general staff administration to ensure the business runs as smoothly as possible.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, accountants and other service providers, while supporting management with the smooth and compliant operation of the business.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Decision making

Education

2 years relevant experience or any tertiary qualification

Job description

Central Korean Auto Parts Ltd in Palmerston North seeks an experienced Office Manager to coordinate day-to-day administrative tasks and support customer orders, staff coordination, and records. The role focuses on ensuring smooth office operations and reliable communication with customers, suppliers, and service providers.

Candidates with prior office manager experience and strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills will thrive in this team.