Office Manager, Auckland - 25-30 hours per week

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Office Manager, Auckland – 25-30 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

An opportunity to work for an organisation that helps support trust and transparency in the public sector

The opportunity

Roles like this one don't come around often at Audit New Zealand. We are looking for a part-time Office Manager to provide general office and administration duties for our Auckland office.

If you're an experienced office manager or team administrator, we're interested in hearing from you!

You'll be working in a professional services environment, carrying out office administration work to ensure that the office runs effectively and efficiently. The role is Monday to Friday, 25-30 hours per week.

You'll be involved in a variety of activities in this role, including (but not limited to):

• ensuring that the office is kept clean, tidy, and professional;
• ensuring that office maintenance is dealt with in a timely manner, including liaising with the Property Manager and our Facilities/Property Team;
• managing travel arrangements;
• ordering and maintaining office supplies and equipment;
• organising logistics for internal and external events, including arranging venues and catering;
• organising and supporting health, safety, and well-being activities;
• representing the Auckland office on relevant organisation-wide committees;
• preparing and overseeing budgets for the office and other financial administration; and
• facilitating and managing on-site contractors.

About you

To succeed in this role, you'll have:

• excellent attention to detail;
• strong self-management and organisational abilities;
• competency in virtual meeting technology and Microsoft applications;
• adaptability, with the ability to prioritise and handle multiple pieces of work simultaneously;
• a results-focused approach to ensure that deadlines are met;
• strong communication skills and the ability to easily build solid professional relationships;
• the ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain a positive and flexible attitude;
• the ability to work as part of a team; and
• the competence to think on your feet, showing sound judgement and initiative.

About us

As an organisation, people matter to us, our independence is critical, we act with integrity and courage, and we're here to make a difference.

Working here means we can offer you:

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements (hours/days).
• Health and well-being benefits.

We have a diverse and inclusive team that helps us to understand the issues facing the public sector and how these affect the lives of New Zealanders. We strongly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process. 

To find out more about us, visit our website.

For more information, please contact Sandy Hoggarth at recruitment@oag.parliament.nz.

You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you'll find the application form and position description there, too).

Please include a cover letter and CV with your application.

Applications close Sunday 21 April 2024.