Office Administrator

Sunair Aviation | Mount Maunganui

Sunair Aviation is an established regional air transport operator providing scheduled, charter and scenic flights between provincial destinations throughout New Zealand. With 35 years of experience in the aviation industry, we pride ourselves on providing reliable and professional service to our customers.

We are seeking a professional, friendly and organised Office Administrator to join our team at our head office in Mount Maunganui. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in their work and is confident managing a range of administrative and accounting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Complete daily bank reconciliation using Xero
• Complete month-end activities
• Prepare daily flightcrew rosters and passenger manifests
• Respond to customer phone calls and emails professionally and efficiently
• Provide general administration support to ensure the smooth running of the office
• Complete quarterly compliance reporting
• Support the Flight Operations Manager with flight scheduling
• Create marketing materials using Canva for social media

About You

We are looking for a reliable, self-motivated and detail-oriented individual who can confidently manage competing priorities and take ownership of their role.

The ideal candidate will have

• Proven experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, preferably with Level 2 Xero Certification or equivalent experience
• Experience managing month-end accounting processes independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• A high level of integrity and discretion, with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive business, financial and customer information
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A professional, positive and proactive approach to work
• The ability to work independently, show initiative and solve problems
• Experience using Canva would be an advantage

Position Details

This is a permanent, part-time position of 20 hours per week, worked across five days, based at our Mount Maunganui office.

The successful applicant will play an important role in keeping our office organised and ensuring the smooth running of our daily administrative and accounting operations.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced administrator with good accounting skills who enjoys variety and taking responsibility for your work, we would love to hear from you.

Use the Apply button to submit your application and join the Sunair Aviation team.