Timaru Office Operations Lead

High Country Salmon; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

High Country Salmon in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand, seeks an Office Manager to oversee daily office operations, HR support and administrative tasks. The role requires strong organizational skills, coordination across departments, and a proactive approach to policy implementation and staff supervision.

The position emphasizes collaboration, efficient workflows, recruitment assistance, onboarding, and payroll inquiries while maintaining digital filing and office systems for optimal performance.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized, with strong administrative skills.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and payroll inquiries.
• Ability to manage budgets and supervise staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across teams.
• Proficiency with office management software and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office operations to ensure efficiency.
• Implement and update office policies and procedures.
• Coordinate supplies, inventory, and cost control.
• Manage budgets and track expenses.
• Supervise administrative staff and foster teamwork.
• Serve as main point of contact for internal and external communications.
• Schedule meetings and arrange resources.
• Assist recruitment, onboarding and employee records.
• Support performance management and payroll inquiries.
• Maintain and improve digital filing and reporting systems.
• Maintain office equipment and plan upgrades.

Skills

Office management

Administrative tasks

Budget management

Team supervision

Coordination

Tools

Office management software

Digital filing systems

Communication tools

Job description

High Country Salmon in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand, seeks an Office Manager to oversee daily office operations, HR support and administrative tasks. The role requires strong organizational skills, coordination across departments, and a proactive approach to policy implementation and staff supervision.

The position emphasizes collaboration, efficient workflows, recruitment assistance, onboarding, and payroll inquiries while maintaining digital filing and office systems for optimal performance.