About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Branch Administrator to join our dynamic Whanganui team. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and operational excellence. Your daily responsibilities will include:

Daily you will be responsible for –

• Liaise with the Regional EHS partners to ensure branch coordination and compliance with Health & Safety policies.
• Provide value-added solutions for internal and external customers and proactively assist customers.
• Handle cash balancing, bank reconciliations, internal account charges, credit card administration, and monitor AP2Way for issues.
• Oversee cycle counting, bin allocations, SKU inactivation, and stock adjustments.
• Assist with payroll tasks, manage non-stock items, and support credit management.
• Promote safe work processes and support the implementation of HS&E procedures.

This is a permanent full-time role, offering 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, based in Whanganui.


About You:

You are a versatile individual who can communicate effectively at all levels, engaging with both internal and external stakeholders. You take pride in your work, excel at multitasking, and remain calm under pressure. Additionally, you possess:

• Customer service experience
• Previous financial administration experience
• Experience in a support or assistant role at a high level
• Payroll understanding or experience and knowledge of EHS processes
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office (particularly Word & Excel)
• Loads of initiative and ability to take action to solve problems
• Ability to work autonomously as well as being part of a cohesive and successful team

Our Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate & Staff-buying privileges
• Genuine development opportunities within the wider Fletcher Building Group
• Employment Education Fund
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program
• A diverse and inclusive team environment.

Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a Criminal background check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely.

Our Talent Acquisition team are on leave over the Christmas period, and not returning to the office until the week of the 6th of January 2024, so please note that there will be a delay in us getting back to you with an update on the status of your application. Meri Kirihimete | Merry Christmas

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.