Office Manager

HOME Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HOME Recruitment is assisting a client in the design and construction sector in Auckland to find an organised Office Manager. You will keep the office, projects and people organised and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

The role covers office management, project support, HR tasks, compliance, fleet coordination and systems improvement in a hands-on environment. A proactive team player will thrive here, with strong communication and initiative.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in office management or project administration, ideally within construction or another project-based environment.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset and plenty of initiative
• Strong systems and software skills, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new platforms

Responsibilities

• Office Management – Coordinate the day-to-day running of the office, including supplies, facilities, visitors, incoming enquiries, couriers, meetings, travel and general administration.
• Project Support – Provide administrative support to Project Managers, including project set-up, documentation, meeting minutes, purchase orders and project related admin.
• HR Support – Assist with recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, employment documentation, training and employee records, while helping organise company events, wellbeing initiatives and activities that create a connected and supportive workplace.
• Compliance – Assist with maintaining health and safety, environmental and quality documentation, training records, project compliance and prequalification requirements.
• Fleet Management – Coordinate the company vehicle fleet, including servicing, WOFs, registrations, repairs, vehicle checks and related records.
• Systems & Processes – Maintain accurate filing and document control across company systems, while identifying practical ways to improve processes and systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Project administration

Software skills

Job description

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Our Client Our client is a high-growth, innovative business in the design and construction industry, using impressive technology to deliver innovative commercial projects. Striving to make the "impossible possible" through clever design, they pride themselves on being forward-thinking industry leaders.

They are on the hunt for an organised and people focused Office Manager, to join their tight knit team. If you’re someone who thrives on bringing order to chaos and is a master at keeping multiple plates spinning at once, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role

This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll help keep the office, projects and people organised, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

• Office Management – Coordinate the day-to-day running of the office, including supplies, facilities, visitors, incoming enquiries, couriers, meetings, travel and general administration.
• Project Support – Provide administrative support to Project Managers, including project set-up, documentation, meeting minutes, purchase orders and project related admin.
• HR Support – Assist with recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, employment documentation, training and employee records, while helping organise company events, wellbeing initiatives and activities that create a connected and supportive workplace.
• Compliance – Assist with maintaining health and safety, environmental and quality documentation, training records, project compliance and prequalification requirements.
• Fleet Management – Coordinate the company vehicle fleet, including servicing, WOFs, registrations, repairs, vehicle checks and related records.
• Systems & Processes – Maintain accurate filing and document control across company systems, while identifying practical ways to improve processes and systems.

About You

You’re organised and dependable, with a proactive approach and the ability to confidently juggle competing priorities.

• Previous experience in office management or project administration, ideally within construction or another project-based environment
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset and plenty of initiative
• Strong systems and software skills, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new platforms

Most importantly, you’ll enjoy being part of a team, helping others and playing a key role in keeping a busy, growing business organised and moving forward.

Why You’ll Enjoy This Role

• Join a thriving business with a close-knit team and great culture
• A varied role where no two days are the same
• Opportunity to develop your skills and take on more responsibility
• Be part of a business that embraces innovation and new technology

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive recruitment process where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply! If you require any accommodations during the application process, please don't hesitate to let us know.