Invercargill - Site-based

Part-time, fixed-term contract to March 2026

We are one of the largest commercial construction companies in New Zealand operating Nationally with 900+ employees. We are known in the industry for delivering high quality projects with people to match.

Our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We offer an enjoyable place to work and career development. Naylor Love is shaping the future of construction in New Zealand; join our team today and love your job tomorrow.

The opportunity

We are seeking applications from experienced Project Administrators preferably with construction industry experience to join our team in Invercargill. This is a fixed-term, part-time role (30 hours per week), working on site on one of our Invercargill projects.

To be considered for this role, you need to be an experienced administrator with faultless attention to detail, naturally you have exceptional organisational, multi-tasking and communication skills and more importantly you will be a team player able to help the Project and Site Managers with the day-to-day administration tasks. You will enjoy being a key part of the team, using your initiative and be able to work cohesively with others. Your professional and personable demeanour is essential for success, as is your time management skills.

This is an incredibly varied role, and you will provide project administration and ensure all documentation across the various aspects of the project are up to date. You will manage the project documentation system, maintain plans, monitor and track documents.

You will be a proficient user of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word and Excel. Experience in document control and document management systems essential, Procore experience advantageous. Great relationship building skills are vital to this role, as is the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision. You will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a can-do attitude.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• A full driver's licence is essential
• Highly organised and efficient
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage pressure whilst maintaining a high standard of work
• Attention to detail
• Contract administration experience would be beneficial
• Some construction knowledge would be a benefit
• Ability to stay one step ahead at all times

Why work for us?

Naylor Love is one of the largest construction companies in New Zealand and regarded in the marketplace as "simply one of the best". We are proud of our heritage and excited about our future.

Pivotal to our success, we believe, are our people and our values. We offer an enjoyable place to work, career development and wellbeing programmes to enhance your working environment and ensure that each day at work is rewarding and meaningful.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to a wide range of other benefits including the following:  

• Annual skin checks, flu vaccinations and health checks
• Staff purchasing benefits
• Volunteer days to give back to your local community
• Access to free independent counselling and support services for you and your family.

Applications close on Friday, 6 December 2024.

To view the position description, please use this link: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/789066_JobDesc.pdf

The successful applicant will be required to complete pre-employment medical questionnaire and drug screen and be eligible to work in New Zealand either as a resident or by holding a current work visa.

Naylor Love is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion across all areas of our business

Building people, creating a sustainable future - He Whaihanga Tangata, He Waihanga Anamata Toitū.