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Office Administrator (Part-Time)
Athletics Canterbury is seeking an experienced and capable Office Administrator to support our General Manager and wider team across the region in this part-time role. This is a pivotal position for someone who enjoys being at the centre of a busy, close‑knit organisation and can bring structure, reliability, and strong systems thinking to day‑to‑day operations.
About the Role
You will provide administrative and operational support to the General Manager, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the office. Working closely with our wider team, you will support project setup processes and keep key administrative and financial tasks on track.
This is a part‑time position averaging 20 hours per week, ideally worked across at least four days. The role is well suited to someone who is highly organised, detail‑oriented, and enjoys working collaboratively with others, without being responsible for managing staff. There is flexibility to split time between working in the office and from home.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond to general office email enquiries, taking action where required
- Assist with invoicing and financial administration
- Set up and maintain projects within internal systems
- Oversee and track monthly administrative tasks
- Provide general administrative coordination and workflow support to the General Manager
- Support the Board with general administrative tasks
- Manage Centre registrations
About You
- Proven experience in a similar administrative or office management role
- Strong financial literacy, with experience supporting invoicing, expenses, or bookkeeping processes
- High competence with systems, software, and digital tools (experience with project‑based systems is an advantage)
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- A confident communicator able to work effectively with a wide range of people
- Proactive, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities independently
How to Apply
If you are keen to apply or would like to know more about this role, please contact
Ian Thomas, General Manager on ian.thomas@athleticscanterbury.org.nz
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