Operations Administration Support

Clutha NZ; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to learn and grow

Stable role within a long-standing business

Job summary

Clutha NZ is looking for a reliable Operations Administration Support person to join its Balclutha team. This full-time permanent position involves supporting the Operations team with various administrative tasks to ensure smooth business operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and customer service skills, be detail-focused, and organized, with the ability to handle pressure effectively. Experience in transport or logistics is a bonus, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Organised, proactive, and detail-focused individual.
• Communicates effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Calm under pressure and able to handle competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations team with day-to-day administration tasks.
• Provide administrative support to key operational team members.
• Assist in coordinating operational workflows and processes.

Skills

Organised

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Detail-focused

Proactive

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero

Job description

Balclutha | Full-Time | Competitive Salary

Join the McLellan Freight Team

McLellan Freight Ltd is a proudly family-owned and operated transport and logistics business based in South Otago, with over 37 years of experience servicing customers across the South Island.

We’re looking for an organised, motivated, and reliable Operations Administration Support person to join our Balclutha team.

If you enjoy variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.

Transport or logistics experience would be a bonus — but if you’re the right fit, we’re happy to provide training.

What you'll be doing

Supporting our Operations team with a variety of day-to-day administration tasks, including:

• Providing administrative support to key operational team members
• Assisting with coordination of operational workflows and processes
• Managing general administration tasks accurately and efficiently
• Communicating with customers and internal teams
• Helping ensure smooth day-to-day business operations

What we're looking for

You'll likely be someone who:

• Organised, proactive, and detail-focused
• Calm under pressure with the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to take initiative
• Comfortable working independently and within a team
• Confident using Microsoft Office programs, with Xero experience a bonus

What we offer

• Full-time permanent position
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive, down-to-earth team environment
• Stable role within a long-standing local business
• Opportunity to learn and grow