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Administration & Social Media Assistant - Locally Owned and Operated Roofing Company

Published by Erin Vooght on 12 August 2025

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We're looking for a reliable and organised Administration & Social Media Assistant to join our busy roofing team based in New Plymouth. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, process-driven, and enjoys supporting day-to-day operations through administrative and digital communication tasks.

You will play a key role in delivering exceptional service to our clients, while providing valuable support to the management team, project managers, and roofing crews.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Supporting the team with process-driven admin tasks, document control and data entry
  • Supporting the team with general day-to-day tasks
  • Answering the phone and directing calls to the appropriate team member
  • Greeting clients, suppliers, and delivery drivers at the office or yard
  • Keeping the office, kitchen, and bathroom supplies stocked
  • Assisting with the creation of social media content (bonus if you know how to fly a drone!)
  • Helping to update website content
  • Assisting with organising team events

You Are/Have:

  • Customer focused with excellent phone and interpersonal skills. You’ll be the first point of contact and should take pride in delivering professional, friendly service.
  • Confident managing documentation and files, both physical and digital. Experience with SimPro and MYOB is a bonus.
  • Strong written English and typing skills. Able to draft clear, concise emails and letters.
  • A positive attitude and strong work ethic. This is essential for fitting in with our team.
  • Aligned with our company values of Integrity, Team, Quality, Safety, and Innovation.
  • Comfortable taking direction and happy to pitch in where needed.
  • Proactive and able to work independently once trained.
  • A full NZ driver’s licence - you’ll need to get to and from our office and yard. A work vehicle is available for running work-related errands.
  • Social media savvy. You can create industry-focused posts, stories, and reels - or have a willingness to learn.

What We Offer:

  •         Full training in all systems and processes
  •         Opportunity to grow your skills across project administration and social media content creation, while learning about the roofing industry
  •         Competitive pay rate
  •         Paid day off on your birthday
  •         Subsidised gym membership
  •         A friendly and supportive team environment where your work will make a real difference

This is a permanent position, working 25-30 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Working hours are negotiable.

Sound like you? Apply now and be part of a growing roofing company.

To apply, please send your current CV and a Cover Letter stating your experience and why you think you would be suitable for this role to erin@farnsworthroofing.co.nz

Salary: $24.50 - $27.50 per hour, negotiable based on experience.

Posted by: Erin Vooght

Contact email: erin@farnsworthroofing.co.nz

Contact phone: 06 758 1445

Expiry date: 5 September, 2025

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