Office Administrator

Hoult Contractors Ltd; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Hoult Contractors Ltd in Palmerston North is seeking a part-time Office Administrator for a job-share role, 2 days per week, with potential extra hours during leave periods. You will handle reception, accounts payable/receivable, and weekly payroll, learning our systems from an experienced administrator.

The ideal candidate has MYOB experience, solid Excel/Word/Outlook skills, strong numeracy and exceptional attention to detail, and a professional, approachable manner to support a busy civil

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administration or accounts role is desirable.
• MYOB experience is required.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, well-presented and approachable manner.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workload efficiently.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Reception and general office administration
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Weekly payroll processing
• Banking and financial administration
• Debtor management and follow-up
• GST returns and reporting
• Data entry, processing and reporting
• Support the wider team with day-to-day administrative tasks

Skills

MYOB

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A Part-Time Administrator in a job-share position, working 2 days per week. This is a genuine office all-rounder role where no two days are necessarily the same. You'll be involved in a wide range of administrative, accounting and payroll tasks, giving you the opportunity to learn the business from the inside out. You'll work alongside an experienced administrator who will provide training and support as you learn systems and processes. Flexibility is important, as you'll occasionally need to cover additional hours for your job-share partner, potentially up to 40 hours per week during periods of leave or absence.

Key responsibilities

Reception and general office administration

Accounts payable and accounts receivable

Weekly payroll processing

Banking and financial administration

Debtor management and follow-up

GST returns and reporting

Data entry, processing and reporting

Supporting the wider team with day-to-day administrative tasks

About you

Previous experience in an administration or accounts role, preferably within a similar industry

MYOB experience

Intermediate Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel skills

Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail

Clear written and verbal communication skills

A professional, well-presented and approachable manner

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload efficiently

The confidence to learn new systems, ask questions and take on new challenges

Someone the team can rely on, who is willing to learn and enjoys being part of a practical, hands-on business

About us

Hoult Contractors is a family-owned civil construction business with more than 80 years of history in the Manawatū. We operate our own large quarry, producing, supplying and delivering materials throughout the region. Our team includes around 30 truck drivers and machine operators, a fully equipped workshop maintaining our extensive fleet, and a dedicated civil construction crew delivering projects ranging from major housing developments to driveways, car parks and site preparation. Behind all this is a busy administration team that helps keep the business running smoothly.

What can I earn as an Office Administrator