Seasonal Support Administrator

About Us

At Alliance Group, we're more than a global supplier of exceptional grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison. We're a purpose-driven business committed to driving prosperity for our farming families and creating thriving environments for our people. With sites across New Zealand, we're focused on performance improvement, innovation, and reducing our environmental impact.

Based at our Nelson Plant, you'll join a close-knit team that plays a vital role in supporting one of New Zealand's leading food and agriculture businesses.

The Role

We're looking for an organised and proactive Seasonal Operations Administrator to provide essential administrative support across our Nelson operations. This is a varied role where no two days are the same, offering exposure to production, livestock administration, payroll support, recruitment and training, health and safety, and general site administration.

Working closely with the Plant Manager and wider operational teams, you'll help ensure key business processes run smoothly while supporting our people and maintaining accurate records and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administration support across livestock, production, payroll, recruitment, training and health & safety functions
• Maintain and update production and livestock records, reports and documentation
• Support employee onboarding, induction administration and personnel record management
• Assist with training administration and maintaining employee training records
• Support payroll processes, including timesheet administration and payroll data accuracy
• Coordinate workwear, locker and key management processes
• Prepare reports, manage filing and maintain accurate documentation systems
• Provide reception and customer service support, including visitor sign-in processes
• Assist with stationery, consumables and petty cash administration
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, compliant and well-organised workplace

About You

You are a highly organised administrator who enjoys multitasking, working with data and supporting a busy operational environment.

You will bring:

• NCEA Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications, Intermediate to advanced level in excel
• Accurate data entry and record management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to support a variety of operational activities
• Commitment to health, safety and teamwork

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, processing or food production environment
• Experience supporting payroll, recruitment or training administration
• Knowledge of production or operational reporting processes
• A relevant tertiary qualification in business administration or a related field

Please note that we are only considering candidates who currently have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

What We Offer

• One week's additional annual leave
• Ongoing support and training
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• On-site health services
• The opportunity to gain exposure across multiple business functions
• A supportive team environment within a market-leading New Zealand business

Alliance Group is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our business and the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities.

We recruit, develop and promote people based on their skills, experience, qualifications and potential. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and feel valued.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to ensure you can participate fully.

Applications will be considered as they are received.