Residential Builds Office & Operations Admin

NRS Building - Gj Gardner Waikato East; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

G.J. Gardner Homes is seeking a capable Office Administrator in Hamilton to support the Director and keep the office running smoothly.

You'll handle financial tasks in Xero, payroll support, contractor onboarding and front‑of‑house customer service, delivering a great experience for customers and trades.

We value organised, proactive people who enjoy variety and learning new systems; training is available for the right attitude.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in office administration or operations support.
• Confidence working with Xero and financial administration.
• Experience supporting payroll processes.
• Strong computer skills and quick learning of new software.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Residential construction or contractor management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Director: Providing practical administrative and operational support, following up on actions and helping keep priorities on track.
• Customer service: Greeting customers and providing a professional front-of-house experience.
• Office administration: Managing documentation, correspondence and general administration.
• Financial administration: Entering invoices, expenses and other financial information into Xero, assisting with reconciliations and records.
• Payroll support: Coordinating timesheets and payroll information to ensure accurate payments.
• Health & safety: Maintaining H&S documentation and ensuring safety procedures.
• Contractor onboarding: Coordinating contractor documentation, inductions, insurance and compliance.
• Systems administration: Becoming the go-to person for internal systems and software.
• Building compliance: Assisting with submissions and inspections to progress projects.

Skills

Customer service

Organised

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Xero

MS Office

Job description

G.J. Gardner Homes is seeking a capable Office Administrator in Hamilton to support the Director and keep the office running smoothly.

You'll handle financial tasks in Xero, payroll support, contractor onboarding and front‑of‑house customer service, delivering a great experience for customers and trades.

We value organised, proactive people who enjoy variety and learning new systems; training is available for the right attitude.