Office Manager

Evan Painting Auckland Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Evan Painting Auckland Limited is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee the administration and daily operations of the Auckland-based painting and renovation business.

You will coordinate office services, HR support, records, safety compliance, and liaise with on-site painting teams to keep projects on track.

This full-time role requires a diploma or higher in Business Administration or equivalent experience, with a strong focus on customer service and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in Business Administration or related field.
• Alternatively, 3+ years of relevant office administration/management experience.
• Strong customer service, communication, and compliance knowledge for painting/renovation services.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and review of office services to support painting projects.
• Allocate HR, workspace and equipment for projects.
• Assign admin tasks and monitor day-to-day staff performance.
• Manage office records and project documentation.
• Oversee maintenance of office equipment and stock levels.
• Implement and monitor workplace health and safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with New Zealand laws and company policies.
• Coordinate staff hiring, promotions, performance cycles and payroll support.
• Act as liaison between office admin and on-site teams for project follow-up.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

3+ years relevant office admin/management experience

Job description

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The Office Manager is responsible for the overall administration and smooth daily operation of Evan Painting Auckland Ltd, a well-established painting and renovation enterprise based in Auckland. The role oversees office services, resource allocation, record-keeping, workplace health & safety compliance. This position collaborates with operational painting teams to align office administration with residential and commercial painting, gib stopping and wallpaper-removal project delivery.

Job Title:

Office Manager

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the planning and periodic review of office services and internal operational standards to support the company’s residential and commercial painting & renovation projects.
• Allocate company human resources, office workspace and operational equipment to meet project and business requirements.
• Assign administrative-related work tasks and monitor the day-to-day work performance of office-based staff.
• Manage company office records, administrative files and office-level accounts, maintain accurate documentation for painting and renovation project administration.
• Monitor and ensure regular maintenance of office equipment; oversee ordering, stock levels and replenishment of office consumables and supplies.
• Implement and monitor workplace health and safety regulations within the office environment, ensure office-side compliance for the painting business.
• Ensure all office-related work adheres to applicable New Zealand government legislation, organisational policies and internal procedures.
• Co-ordinate core personnel-focused activities including candidate hiring support, staff promotion processes, performance management cycles, payroll administration support, staff training arrangements and ongoing team supervision for administrative staff.
• Act as the internal liaison between office administration and on-site painting project teams, support project-related administrative follow-up for residential house painting, commercial painting, gib stopping and wallpaper removal jobs.

Qualifications:

• A diploma or higher qualification in Business Administration, Office Management, Business Management, or a closely related field is required.
• Alternatively, a minimum of three years of relevant full-time work experience in office administration or office management will be accepted in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Solid understanding of customer service principles, client communication standards, and compliance requirements applicable to painting and renovation service businesses.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret client feedback, identify service risks, and develop practical solutions to address customer concerns.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain project details, service terms, and resolution plans clearly to clients, internal teams, and senior management.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, combined with the ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and prioritise tasks effectively to maintain high customer satisfaction rates.

Remuneration and work location:

• Pay range from: $36-$38per hour
• Minimum working hours: 40full time position