Office Administrator

IDEXX is excited to offer the opportunity for an experienced Office Administrator to join our team in Hamilton, New Zealand. This role is a maternity leave cover for approximately 12 months and involves around 30 hours of work per week, however full-time hours may be considered. As an integral member of the IDEXX team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the business by ensuring efficient and timely execution of administrative tasks. We also provide a hybrid working environment with the ability to work from home 1-2 days per week.

What you can expect

You will work closely with the New Zealand commercial teams, including marketing and customer experience.

Your will work closely with Australia & New Zealand admin / events team

You will organise travel arrangement for the New Zealand commercial & ANZ WLPD team.

You will organise internal events including preparation, catering and set-up.

You will assist with external events such as conferences and career fairs.

You will support the marketing team with digital marketing e.g. social media.

You will complete monthly accruals, process invoices, reconciliations, and invoicing.

You will support office management e.g. stationary orders, facility management etc.

Overall, you will be a pivotal member of the New Zealand team.

The Successful candidate…

Proven experience in an administrative role supporting senior management, preferably in a commercial or corporate setting.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.

An aptitude to learn, use initiative and be self-motivated whilst working in a team environment is essential.

You will possess a high level of computer literacy and be able to demonstrate sound problem-solving skills.

An understanding of the veterinary environment, or scientific diagnostic services is desirable, although you will receive comprehensive training.

A great networker and relationship builder.

Be flexible and adaptable.

Confident and proactive!

What can we offer?

Investment in professional development and career growth

Competitive annual bonus scheme and compensation review (for permanent employees)

Be rewarded for your contributions through our Reward and Recognition Program

Enhanced bereavement leave for family and pets!

Free wellness programs like Virgin Pulse, Fitness Reimbursements, Mental Wellness and Healthy Weight Programs– ability to earn points and prizes

Discounts on Pet Products and $500 per year towards diagnostic testing for your pets

Tenure recognition including days off and bonus payments for reaching key milestones

Contribute towards your charity of choosing through our One IDEXX program and paid volunteer Days annually

We help pets lead fuller lives + + + + + + +

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.

At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. 

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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About Us

An innovation leader in every industry we serve, IDEXX follows its Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people. Approximately one-third of our team is located outside the United States.