The Plant People Ltd.

Office & People Administrator

The Plant People Ltd.  •  NZ$80k - NZ$90k/yr  •  Otahuhu, NZ (Onsite)  •  28 days ago
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Job Description

About the Company

The Plant People is a growing, values‑driven organisation with a strong focus on people, performance, and culture. With over 110 full‑time staff, we are proud to be a leader in New Zealand’s landscaping sector, delivering tailored solutions to local government, developers, commercial
clients, and private customers. We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and people‑focused
professional to become the central support hub of our business.

About the Role

This is a varied and influential role combining office management, general administrative support, HR coordination, and people operations You’ll be the first point of contact for staff and visitors, upporting smooth day‑to‑day operations while helping strengthen systems, processes, and workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage day‑to‑day office operations, supplies, vendors, and internal communications
  • Act as Office Manager and first point of contact for staff and visitors
  • Support onboarding, offboarding, inductions, and employee record management
  • Provide day‑to‑day people support and assist with HR processes
  • Coordinate recruitment, performance reviews, and Employment Hero processes
  • Liaise with Payroll/Finance, ACC, and Immigration New Zealand
  • Coordinate health & safety stock, uniforms, and inventory
  • Provide basic IT and systems support and liaise with external providers
  • Support internal and external communications, social media, and team events

About You

  • Previous experience in office administration, people operations, or HR coordination
  • Experience using Employment Hero or a similar HR/payroll system
  • Highly organised with strong communication and prioritisation skills
  • Professional, discreet, and people‑focused
  • Proactive and comfortable managing multiple
    priorities

What We Offer

  • A genuinely varied role with influence across the business
  • Srong focus on people, culture, and continuous improvement
  • Supportive leadership team
  • Long‑term growth and development opportunities
The Plant People Ltd.

About The Plant People Ltd.

The Plant People is a leader in the landscape, civil and maintenance sectors in New Zealand.

The Plant People deliver comprehensive landscaping programmes and solutions to Local Government, land developers, retail and commercial construction facilities and private customers.

The Plant People are committed to assisting our customers with their unique needs by providing them with comprehensive value-added solutions and professional service. The Plant People employ our industry’s most diverse and well-trained service force, which assists our customers in meeting their requirements.

Industry
Facilities & Workplace
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Otahuhu, NZ
Year Founded
1986
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