Office Manager – Christchurch

3 days ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand People Passion Full time

What's in it for you?

  • Southern Cross Health Care
  • Mobile Phone
  • Varied role
  • Part-time, school hours

Keep things running smoothly and make a real difference behind the scenes.

Team Cabling Southern are specialists in delivering high-quality electrical and communications projects across the South Island. From large-scale commercial installations to ongoing maintenance work, the team pride themselves on being practical, professional, and people-focused, with a reputation for doing things right.

We're now looking for an organised and approachable Office Manager to join our Christchurch team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who loves variety, enjoys keeping things in order, and brings a friendly, proactive approach to supporting others.

What you'll be doing

You'll be the go-to person for everything that keeps the office ticking, from fleet management and invoicing through to onboarding new staff, booking travel, and organising the Christmas party.

Day-to-day, you will:

  • Manage office operations, suppliers, and systems.
  • Handle accounts payable/receivable and support financial reporting.
  • Coordinate onboarding, employment documentation, and staff records.
  • Arrange travel, accommodation, and team events.
  • Keep our office running efficiently, stocked, and well-presented.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in office management or senior administration.
  • Confident with invoicing, bookkeeping, and payroll processes.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and a friendly, can-do attitude.
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities and supporting a busy operational team.
  • Experience with MYOB or Smart Trade would be a real bonus.

Hours & flexibility

This role is based in Christchurch and offers school-friendly hours (around 9 am – 2.30 pm, 20–25 hours per week), with flexibility for the right person.

Apply now

If you're someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in creating order out of chaos, and loves being part of a down-to-earth, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now via the link with your CV and a short cover letter telling us a bit about you and what appeals to you about the role. You can also give People Passion a call on 0800 HR FOR U for a confidential chat.

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