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Office Manager

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We are looking for a highly organised and dependable Office Manager to join a small team in Christchurch. This role is responsible for ensuring an efficient monthly accounts process and the smooth running of the office. There is plenty of variety in this role and you will contribute to an existing positive and team-driven workplace culture. This role provides an excellent opportunity to leverage your existing skillset, and over time grow with the business.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Office Manager brings experience in managing a small office (with no direct reports) and will ensure the accounts payable and accounts receivable and other support functions are efficient and timely.

Your background could be something similar, with experience working with job costings.

Proven experience with payroll systems like Xero and knowledge around New Zealand employment law is nice to have. Your ability to handle sensitive employee and company information with discretion is essential. You have upbeat interpersonal and communication skills to enable you to communicate priorities, take accountability and handle employee enquiries effectively.

Additionally, your experience in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable will be crucial in this role.

  • Proven experience in office management or similar roles.
  • Experience in managing accounts payable and receivable is crucial. The accounts receivable process is confident knowledge of using Excel is essential.
  • Experience with payroll systems like Xero is desirable.
  • Ability to handle company information with discretion is essential.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a well-established organisation with three sites across New Zealand. They value their employees and celebrate an inclusive workplace culture. They are open to working flexibly but ideally the role is 40 hours a week and working from the office 5 days a week. They could accommodate 35 hours as a minimum and a start time to suit you. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a small team where your skills and input are valued. Carparking available. Location city fringe – with flexibility to move from this location as the company grows.

What's next:

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Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Secretarial & Business Support

Focus: Office Manager PA EA

Industry: Admin and Secretarial

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per annum + phone plan, contribution to gym membership

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: English - Professional working

Second Language: English - Professional working

Third Language: English - Professional working

Location: Christchurch Central

Job Reference: 8ZNJ47-D16FF8E1

Date posted: 11 July 2025

Consultant: Lynda McMeekan