Assistant Office Manager
Ryman Healthcare
Date: 4 hours ago
City: Christchurch, Canterbury
Contract type: Full time
Are you organised & passionate about providing excellent customer service? Join our Christchurch team & contribute to a welcoming and professional office environment!
At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.
Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors. Additionally, we are proud to be the first healthcare company in New Zealand and Australia to receive the Wellbeing Tick.
At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for Mum and Dad.'
What will you do?
We're looking for a friendly, approachable, and proactive Assistant Office Manager to join our team at Ryman Healthcare. This is a full-time, Christchurch-based role that supports the Office Manager and acts as second-in-command (2IC) across our New Zealand offices, with occasional support for our Australia office as required.
As Assistant Office Manager, you'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of daily operations, from visitor experience to systems and office services. You'll also help lead the way in improving how we work, championing operational efficiency and supporting a positive workplace culture.
Other key responsibilities include:
If you are the sort of person who loves working with a team of people who work to a clear purpose, you'll love this role!
A career at Ryman offers:
At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.
- Thrive under leaders who champion respect and support your success
- Make a meaningful difference in what you do
- Shape your future with us - a place where every day is an opportunity to excel
At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.
Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors. Additionally, we are proud to be the first healthcare company in New Zealand and Australia to receive the Wellbeing Tick.
At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for Mum and Dad.'
What will you do?
We're looking for a friendly, approachable, and proactive Assistant Office Manager to join our team at Ryman Healthcare. This is a full-time, Christchurch-based role that supports the Office Manager and acts as second-in-command (2IC) across our New Zealand offices, with occasional support for our Australia office as required.
As Assistant Office Manager, you'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of daily operations, from visitor experience to systems and office services. You'll also help lead the way in improving how we work, championing operational efficiency and supporting a positive workplace culture.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Answering reception phone calls and directing inquiries professionally.
- Welcoming and assisting office visitors and contractors
- Coordinating office supply procurement
- Administering office booking systems
- Supporting onboarding of new office team members, including induction and system setup
- Maintaining regular communication with office team members and share updates through our internal platforms
- Assisting with the development and review of office management policies
- Championing internal process improvements and assist with the transition of operational changes across the business.
If you are the sort of person who loves working with a team of people who work to a clear purpose, you'll love this role!
A career at Ryman offers:
- Ongoing support for professional development and career progression opportunities
- Additional wellbeing leave and flexible working arrangements
- Access to over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including; health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail
- Social club events, furry Friday's (bring your dog to work), free yoga and fitness classes
- Free gym membership for onsite gym
- Convenient Ryman owned onsite café (Pioneers Café) with affordable coffee and delicious food options
- You have proven experience in office coordination or business support within a large organisation
- You present yourself in a confident, professional, and approachable manner
- You are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and results
- You value people and kindness, and are passionate about improving the lives of others
- You strive for excellence and look for ways to exceed expectations. You can deliver with confidence in a fast-paced environment
- You believe in the value of strong, positive, trusting teams who work together as one
- You are resilient and can demonstrate composure under pressure
- You value communication that is clear, effective, and powerful
At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.
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