Office Administrator

Foodstuffs South Island; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Uniforms provided

Job summary

New World Mosgiel is seeking a motivated Office Administrator to join on a fixed-term maternity cover from 19 October 2026 to 25 July 2027. This role supports day-to-day administrative functions, maintains financial and personnel records, and assists the Store Owner, Managers and team.

The position is part-time at 25 hours per week with flexible days and hours to be discussed with the successful candidate. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administration or office support role.
• Experience reconciling payments, balancing accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate administrative, financial, and personnel records.
• Process invoices, accounts administration, and other office documentation in a timely manner.
• Support the Store Owner and management team with general office administration and reporting requirements.

Skills

Administration

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Office Administrator (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)

We are seeking a motivated and organised Office Administrator to join our team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover from Monday 19 October 2026 to Sunday 25 July 2027. This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day administrative functions of the store, maintaining accurate financial and personnel records, and providing administrative assistance to the Store Owner, Managers, and wider team. The Office Administrator will work closely with department managers and support key business operations across the store.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate administrative, financial, and personnel records.
• Process invoices, accounts administration, and other office documentation in a timely manner.
• Support the Store Owner and management team with general office administration and reporting requirements.

Hours of work

Part-time, 25 hours per week.

Days and hours of work can be flexible and will be discussed with the successful candidate.

About you

• Previous experience in an administration or office support role.
• Previous experience reconciling payments, balancing accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About us

New World is New Zealand's kitchen – the place where Kiwis go to make every meal time easy! Be part of the team providing our customers with fresh food, great value, recipe inspiration, and awesome shopping experiences.

At New World Mosgiel, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. We strive to create a supportive workplace where team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work.

What we offer

• Build your career with us – We offer opportunities for advancement across various roles.
• Continuous learning & professional growth – We have all the tools you need to succeed.
• Supportive team environment – We're proud of our positive and friendly work culture.
• Work-life balance – Flexible working days and hours to suit the successful candidate.
• Additional perks – Free car parking and uniforms provided.

Applications close Sunday 27th September unless the role is filled prior.