Construction Support Administrator

Advanced Personnel Services; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Great work-life balance

Supportive working environment

Construction industry exposure

Job summary

Advanced Personnel Services in Invercargill is seeking a Construction Support Administrator to join a busy team. The role focuses on providing essential administrative support across construction projects and the lodging of building consents, with a strong emphasis on health & safety documentation and records management.

Ideal candidates are organised, with excellent attention to detail, superb written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with construction administration or building consents would be highly advantageous.
• Health & safety experience is strongly desired.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and computer systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• A practical, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support to the construction team.
• Assisting with the preparation and lodgment of building and other relevant consents.
• Helping keep project documentation organised and up to date.
• Assisting with health & safety documentation, records and processes.
• Maintaining accurate files and registers.
• Coordinating paperwork between contractors, suppliers and the wider team.
• Supporting project managers and site teams with day-to-day administration.
• Helping ensure deadlines and compliance requirements are kept on track.

Skills

Administrative skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Advanced Personnel Services – Invercargill, South Island

Are you an organised administrator who enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? Do you have an interest in the construction industry and a good understanding of health & safety?

We're looking for a Construction Support Administrator to join a busy team and provide essential administrative support across a range of construction projects.

This role would be an excellent opportunity for someone looking for 25–30 hours per week and could suit a working parent looking for a role that provides a good work-life balance.

What you'll be doing

• Providing general administrative support to the construction team

• Assisting with the preparation and lodgment of building and other relevant consents

• Helping keep project documentation organised and up to date

• Assisting with health & safety documentation, records and processes

• Maintaining accurate files and registers

• Coordinating paperwork between contractors, suppliers and the wider team

• Supporting project managers and site teams with day-to-day administration

• Helping ensure deadlines and compliance requirements are kept on track

What we're looking for

• Previous administration experience preferably in the construction industry

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Experience with construction administration or building consents would be highly advantageous

• Health & safety experience is strongly desired

• Confident using Microsoft Office and computer systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and take initiative

• A practical, can-do attitude

What's on offer?

• 25–30 hours per week

• Flexible hours to suit the right person

• Great work-life balance

• Supportive and friendly working environment

• Opportunity to work within the construction industry

• Ongoing role with a well-established team