Personal Assistant/Office Manager

Craigmore Horticulture – Hastings, North Island Craigmore Sustainables (Craigmore) is a unique New Zealand-owned and operated company managing more than 38,600 hectares of dairy, grazing, forestry and horticulture properties (89 in total, with further properties pending settlement) throughout New Zealand. The company manages over $1.5 billion of assets and employs more than 350 people. See https://www.craigmore.com for an in-depth look at our businesses. About the role We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Personal Assistant/Office Manager to join our Hastings office team. This is a varied role providing high-quality administrative support to the wider Horticulture Leadership Team (HLT), with a primary focus on the General Manager - Horticulture. You will be the go-to person in our Hastings office, overseeing all daily operations, and providing support where required to the People & Culture, and Health & Safety teams. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Managing HLT calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel itineraries Manage office supplies and equipment Support onboarding/offboarding processes Fleet management Assist with organising training and events What you’ll bring You will be highly organised, adaptable and reliable under pressure. Due to the varied nature of the role, it is important you are able to juggle multiple priorities and communicate efficiently. We are also looking for: Minimum 4 years’ experience in a senior administrator, personal assistant or office management role (horticulture/agriculture sector experience advantageous) Proficient in Microsoft office products Strong attention to detail Facilities coordination and contractor management experience Experience with calendar, travel, meeting, and event coordination A positive team player who enjoys working with diverse groups of people Basic financial administration experience (invoices, purchasing, budget tracking) Exposure to HR and H&S processes would be advantageous Why you’ll love working with us At Craigmore, we’re proud of our people and the part we play in growing something meaningful. You’ll be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team that values honesty, collaboration, and doing things the right way. We care about your growth and will support you to keep learning and developing along the way. #J-18808-Ljbffr