Administrative Assistant
Ohope, Part Time, Admin/Office
Please Quote Reference Number 13436
  • Previous experience an advantage but not essential
  • Mon-Thurs 8am - 2pm + Fri 8am - 12pm
  • Small family owned business based in Ohope

    • Brosnahans has proudly served NZ with premium smoking wood products for over 40 years. With our customers at the heart of everything we do, we have built a reputation across two generations for producing distinctive, high-quality products.

    We are a small, family-owned business based in Ohope, and we are looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant to support our office workload.

    Hours for the role are:
    • Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    • Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Our office is located on a farm, so this role offers a more unique setting than a typical office job. As a small team, we value flexibility - this position is varied and involves supporting three businesses simultaneously:
    JBHA Brosnahan, Whakatane Pallets and Resurgam Angus Stud.

    You will be responsible for:
    • Managing accounts payable and receivable (Xero)
    • Preparing invoices and handling accounts using Xero
    • Updating our Facebook page and Shopify store
    • Processing and tracking customer orders
    • Responding to customer inquiries via phone and email
    • Managing account reconciliation and financial records
    • Monitoring and following up on the Shopify platform
    • General administrative support as needed
    We're after someone who will fit naturally into our family team - positive, proactive, outgoing and with an interest in agricultural industries.

    The ideal candidate will be:
    • Flexible and adaptable, willing to take on varied tasks
    • A strong communicator, both by phone and email
    • Competent with numbers and basic accounting systems (Xero experience is a plus)
    • Proficient in Excel and Word
    • Confident using online platforms such as Shopify and Facebook
    • Organised, reliable, and proactive in their approach to work
    • Hold a current NZ Drivers licence
    • Hold NZ Citizenship or Permanent Residency
    What we offer:
    • A supportive, family-friendly workplace
    • A varied role with the opportunity to learn across different areas of the businesses
    • Regular hours with Fridays finishing early
    • Being part of a team that values trust, collaboration, and quality
    Sound like you? APPLY NOW through our online application form below.
    Please Quote Reference Number 13436

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