Administration Assistant Thompson's Horticulture Ltd location Gisborne.

Thompson’s Horticulture Ltd is a family owned and operated kiwifruit orchard and vineyard management company, with orchards in Opotiki, Gisborne & Te Puke. We are seeking to employ an experienced Administration Assistant to assist our team on a full time, permanent basis.

If you are an extremely reliable all-rounder and have a professional approach to the role with a strong customer service and team focus then this role could be for you. The successful applicant will need advanced experience in Microsoft Office suite. A good understanding of payroll would be helpful but not essential.

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Be able to deal with interruptions, be highly organised and efficient. Be systems and process orientated with the confidence to identify areas for improvement. Show initiative, take accountability and willing to go that extra mile.

Have a can-do attitude and enjoy continuously improving processes and tasks. As our office is based in the country, a driver’s licence and own vehicle will be required. Applicants for this position will have NZ Residency, or a valid NZ work visa.

Duties will include checking of Electronic Timesheets daily. Update the Weekly payroll spreadsheet summarizing hours of all staff and any leave of pay related changes. General administration duties including record keeping and filing.