Office Manager

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Summerset is hiring an Office Manager for our Aotea village in Porirua, a full‑time onsite role reporting to the Village Manager and joining the Leadership Team. Key duties include efficient administration, document control, financial reconciliations, and a welcoming reception for residents, families and staff. Ideal candidates bring a strong administration background with accounts and database experience, a track record of sole‑charge work, excellent attention to detail and time management, with Monday to Friday availability. NZ right to work is required; visa support may be limited. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight admin, accounts and customer service, demonstrate culture building, and reference Summerset values.

Company Description

You can help bring our villages to life! 

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.  

The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care and Strive to Be the Best. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.  

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. 

Job Description

We're on the lookout for a passionate Office Manager to join our team at our Aotea village

We value your customer service ethic as much as the technical skills you bring to the team - our culture is what sets us apart! Our Office Manager is in many ways the face of our business and as such you need to be able to relate to a wide range of people, especially the elderly and their families. Reporting to the Village Manager you will be a key member of the Leadership Team helping to set the culture and direction of the village. 

What will your responsibilities be?

• Provide efficient and timely administration, management support and document control to both the Village and Care Centre
• Superb customer service at reception for our customers, the village management team and staff

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Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

• A customer service superstar with a strong administration background ideally in a sole charge Office Administration role
• Proven abilities in accounts/financial management, reconciliations, database management and providing administrative support to a management team
• Attention to detail, accuracy and time management
• Someone who is able to work on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday

Additional Information

What does Summerset have to offer?

• Southern Cross health cover, a day off on your birthday and many more benefits
• An extensive, welcoming orientation
• A friendly and supportive team
• Work where no two days are the same
• The ability to develop and build a team

Due to NZ Immigration requirements we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!