Office Administrator

About the role

Silver Fern Farms Waitōtara is looking to appoint an Office Administrator to support the on-site team. This is a broad administrative role covering a range of day-to-day office functions, including handling administrative enquiries, maintaining people and training records, processing invoices, and assisting with monthly data analysis. The position also offers cover for the Payroll Coordinator when needed.

The business is seeking someone who brings a positive approach and a genuine focus on customer care, with a willingness to exceed expectations for both internal colleagues and external stakeholders.

What you'll be doing

You will provide general administrative support across the wider site team and help keep key office processes running smoothly. The role includes working with records, invoices, reporting, and payroll-related backup tasks in a busy, fast-moving environment.

About you

The ideal candidate will be organised, accurate, and able to juggle multiple priorities at once. Strong communication skills, confidence working with people, and the ability to stay effective under pressure are important. A good working knowledge of payroll is preferred, along with solid computer skills, especially across Microsoft Office.

Why Silver Fern Farms

Silver Fern Farms is focused on creating value from the farms the world needs, with an emphasis on people, farming expertise, customers, communities, animal welfare, and environmental responsibility.

Employee benefits include discounted staff meat purchases, paid sick leave from the first day of employment, confidential support covering career planning, financial advice, and counselling, free on-site parking, and a provided uniform.

Additional information

The company welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for every team member and applicant. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early submission is encouraged.