Office Manager

We are looking for a qualified Office Manager. This is a full-time permanent position and will consist of handling the full operations of our horticulture business.

To be considered for this position you’ll have at least a qualification at Diploma level or higher or at least two years of work experience to allow you to complete the tasks for this position. You should have excellent communication skills (both written and spoken) and be able to work independently to reach goals.  You must be able to multitask and will be able to complete work in set time frames. You will also ideally have knowledge in the running of a Horticulture company and at least 2 years of relevant horticulture / agriculture experience for the position.

You will be also expected to perform management tasks such as handling all initial communications to the company such as phone calls and emails, allocating human resource and equipment, liaising with professions and other Managers to ensure that the business operations run smoothly and to solve any issues, creating reports for work, communicating with farmers and growers, financial transactions, ordering products, HR Duties and staff management.

Key Attributes :

• The desire to grow your knowledge and skills in the management field
• A strong Customer Service and Management oriented focus
• The ability to adapt, be flexible and learn quickly
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiastic about customer service excellence and the contribution you can make to the business
• The ability to work independently and without supervision
• You will need to be flexible and good at negotiations
• Ability to use a computer and basic programs like Microsoft word and excel is also beneficial.

This is a full time Permanent position and successful applicant will be required to manage the business office and work with other Managers, staff members and third parties to ensure the successful operations of the business.

We are able to guarantee at least 30 hours per week for this role. The payrate for this role will be between $30 per hour and $35 per hour.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa