Be the person who keeps the office moving

Manaaki Marine is recruiting for an established and growing Auckland marine engineering business. This is a broad, practical Office Manager position for someone who enjoys bringing order to a busy environment, working confidently with numbers and following tasks through to completion.

You will own recurring office processes across administration, accounts support, payroll inputs and business systems. The title reflects the level of day-to-day ownership, but this remains a hands-on role rather than a strategic finance, HR or large-team management appointment.

The work you will take ownership of:

· Manage daily office administration, shared inboxes, calls, records, registers, supplies and correspondence.

· Process supplier invoices, match statements and complete Xero bank and credit-card reconciliations.

· Prepare weekly payroll information, check timesheets, leave and allowances, and follow up missing details.

· Maintain accurate information across Xero, and Simpro.

· Prepare supporting information for supplier payments, including foreign-currency transactions, and investigate routine discrepancies.

· Identify practical ways to improve recurring office and administrative processes.

The capability we are looking for:

· Previous office administration, office coordination or hands-on office management experience.

· Experience using Xero or comparable accounting software, with strong numerical accuracy.

· Confidence with accounts payable, reconciliations, payroll inputs and confidential information.

· Strong organisation, professional communication and the confidence to follow up outstanding information.

· The ability to learn business systems quickly and investigate issues before escalating them.

· Unrestricted legal right to work in New Zealand.

Experience that will strengthen your application

Experience with Xero, Simpro, Payroll, foreign-currency payments, international suppliers or a trade, engineering, marine or field-service business will be valuable. Basic website, Canva or company-update experience is also useful.

What you will receive

· $62,000 to $68,000, plus employer KiwiSaver where applicable.

· Permanent Monday-to-Friday hours with no routine weekend requirement.

· A varied role with visible ownership across accounts, payroll, systems and administration.

· Practical training in the employer's systems and processes.

· Direct access to business leaders and the opportunity to improve how the office operates.

Hours and working environment

This is a permanent 40-hour position based fully in the Mount Wellington office, Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 4.30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid meal break. Because the role supports daily operations and the wider team, hybrid, remote and flexible-hours arrangements are not offered.

Apply through Manaaki Marine

Apply with your current CV and a short summary of your Xero, accounts, payroll and office-management experience. Please confirm that the fixed office-based hours suit you and include your salary expectations and notice period. All applications and enquiries will be handled by Manaaki Marine in confidence

This vacancy is open only to candidates who already hold unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand. Visa sponsorship and overseas relocation support are not available for this role.