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Administrator

Trademe

Company

Job typeFull-time
Workplace typeOnsite
Experience levelNo experience limit
Education levelNo degree limit

Description

Summary: Join a growing Christchurch property development business in a diverse role focusing on project coordination, administration, and operations within a supportive, close-knit team. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage 2. Diverse role across administration, project coordination and operations 3. Small team environment where your contribution genuinely matters This is a unique opportunity to join a growing Christchurch property development business operating across residential developments, renovations, and long-term property investment. Working alongside the Directors in a small, close-knit team, you'll play a key role in keeping projects organised from acquisition through to construction. This is one of those roles where no two days look exactly the same. One minute you might be chasing information from an architect, the next coordinating suppliers, managing project documentation, or helping keep multiple developments moving forward. The team is down-to-earth, hardworking, and enjoys a laugh along the way. They don't have layers of management or endless meetings. Instead, they're looking for someone who can jump in, take ownership, and become a trusted part of the business. This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, likes being trusted to get on with the job, and takes pride in keeping things organised while others focus on delivering projects. What's in it for you? - Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm (full-time considered for the right person) - Opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage - Brand new office currently being built on Ferry Road - Diverse role across administration, project coordination and operations - Work directly alongside the business owners - Small team environment where your contribution genuinely matters - Exposure to property development, construction and investment projects - Opportunity to grow with the business as it continues to expand - Support and training on systems including Xero This role requires someone who is proactive, confident, and comfortable working independently. They're looking for a person who naturally takes ownership, figures things out, and enjoys getting things done without needing constant direction. You'll be dealing with builders, plumbers, architects, engineers, suppliers, councils, and consultants on a regular basis, so strong communication skills and the confidence to follow things through are important. Whether you're coming from property, construction, trades administration, project coordination, or a similar environment, attitude and initiative will be just as important as experience. What we are looking for: - Strong administration and organisational skills - Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects - Confident communication skills, both written and verbal - Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously - High attention to detail and strong follow-through - Comfortable dealing with trades, suppliers and external stakeholders - Experience within property, construction, development or a related industry beneficial - Experience with project management software advantageous - Positive attitude and willingness to become part of a close-knit team Key Responsibilities - Managing director emails and day-to-day correspondence - Coordinating pre-construction administration across multiple projects - Liaising with architects, engineers, surveyors and consultants - Communicating with builders, plumbers, suppliers and trades - Tracking project timelines and following up outstanding actions - Organising project documentation, contracts and compliance records - Assisting with invoice processing and administration support - Supporting the wider business as priorities shift Please apply online now, or fire your CV through to christchurch@Heights.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa - sponsorships are not available for this role.

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