Office Administrator

Our client is a well-established engineering consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality projects across New Zealand. They are seeking an organised, proactive and personable Office Administrator to join their Christchurch team.

This is a varied role where you'll play an integral part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office while providing administrative support across the business. You'll enjoy working in a collaborative environment where no two days are the same.

About the Role

Working closely with the leadership team and wider business, you will be responsible for coordinating office operations, supporting project administration, maintaining company records, and assisting with health and safety and wellbeing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support across the business.
• Manage reception duties, including answering phones, greeting visitors and handling incoming mail.
• Coordinate office supplies, stationery, equipment maintenance and supplier relationships.
• Maintain accurate digital and physical filing systems and document control.
• Assist with the preparation and management of project documentation.
• Coordinate company vehicles, ensuring they remain clean, safe and compliant.
• Schedule meetings, organise travel and accommodation, and coordinate team events.
• Process timesheets, leave requests and maintain staff training records.
• Support health and safety compliance, quality systems and wellbeing initiatives.
• Build positive relationships across the business and provide support wherever required.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in an administration, office coordination or office management role.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and a range of business systems.
• A proactive, positive attitude and a willingness to get involved.
• The ability to work autonomously while being a valued member of a collaborative team.

What's on Offer

• Part-time hours offering flexibility.
• Join a highly regarded engineering consultancy with a strong reputation.
• A diverse role offering plenty of variety and responsibility.
• A supportive and friendly team culture.
• Modern Christchurch offices.