Senior Office & Compliance Leader - Auckland

Auckland Council Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council Group is seeking a hands-on Office Manager to lead a busy Auckland CBD office. The role reports to the Directors and involves building efficient systems, supervising a small team, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

You'll manage budgets, payroll inputs, records, health and safety compliance, and recruitment coordination while delivering reports on office performance and improvements.

Qualifications

• Diploma (NZQF Level 5–6) or higher qualification, or at least 3 years' experience in office management
• Proven experience supervising staff and managing administrative operations, budgets and records
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and review office services and procedures, and set priorities and service standards
• Supervise, train and allocate work to administrative staff, and monitor and evaluate performance
• Develop and implement office policies, procedures and record-keeping systems
• Manage the office budget, expenditure and procurement of equipment, supplies and services
• Oversee timesheet processing, payroll inputs, client invoicing and accounts, liaising with our accountant
• Maintain employee records, including licensing and training records
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, employment and privacy obligations
• Coordinate with operations management on staffing schedules and client requirements
• Prepare reports and advise the Directors on office performance, resourcing and improvements
• Coordinate recruitment, promotions and performance management

Skills

Staff supervision

Office management

Budget management

Record keeping

Health and safety compliance

Education

NZQF Level 5–6 diploma or higher

3+ years experience in office management

Job description

Auckland Council Group is seeking a hands-on Office Manager to lead a busy Auckland CBD office. The role reports to the Directors and involves building efficient systems, supervising a small team, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

You'll manage budgets, payroll inputs, records, health and safety compliance, and recruitment coordination while delivering reports on office performance and improvements.