Personal Assistant

We are looking for a qualified Personal Assistant for the Director of our company. This is a full-time permanent position and you will be required to assist our company Director to ensure that the company’s operations run smoothly.

To be considered for this position you’ll have at least two years of work experience OR at least a Diploma level qualification to enable you to complete the tasks in this role. 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 (though not required) have knowledge in the running of a Horticulture company and will be able to attend meetings and speak to our third parties such as growers, packhouses and other parties such as council members, accountants and Work and Income.

You will be expected to perform tasks such as communicating with staff regarding the operations of the business, assisting the Director by overseeing work and transportation schedules, being the first point of contact on behalf of the Director, answering communication, phone calls and emails on behalf of the Director, maintaining the Director’s appointment diaries and making any travelling arrangements needed. You will also be preparing company documents and reports, attending meetings on behalf of the Director and taking notes and ensuring that all company documents are well arranged and stored. You will be directly reporting to the company Director and will need to ensure that the company’s operations run smoothly.

Key Attributes :

• The desire to grow your knowledge and skills in the management field.
• A strong business 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
• Knowledge and work experience in horticulture industry is also beneficial (though not required) for this role
• 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 assist the Director as well as manage third parties and communicate with other Managers to ensure the smooth running of the business.

We are looking at 30 hours for this role and will offer between $30.00 per hour and $32.00 per hour for this position.

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