About Us
Golf New Zealand is a not-for profit charitable trust established in 1910 as the governing body for golf in New Zealand responsible for leading, growing and supporting the game. Golf is the most played sport in New Zealand with over half a million Kiwis playing each year at one of the 390 clubs throughout the country.

As a sector, golf employs over 2,000 people and contributes more than a billion dollars to the national economy each year. As a sport, golf makes a significant contribution to the health and wellbeing of its participants, increases the social connectivity of communities, and provides important education and life values for young people.

Golf New Zealand is focused on inspiring increased participation in golf through a range of initiatives, programmes and support services. The organisation also provides a wide range of services for the game including overseeing the rules of the game, running of the national handicapping system, managing the Golf New Zealand representative team programme (including the Olympic programme) and the management of over 20 elite golf tournaments.

The successful candidate will work with a passionate team who embrace a people and family first culture. With a central focus on employee wellbeing, our team enjoy benefits such as a flexible work environment, additional maternity/paternity support, birthdays off plus gym and golf memberships. The team is a hard-working group who believe golf enriches the lives of those engaged with the game. Golf New Zealand recognises the positive value of diversity and we welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Golf New Zealand is committed to having a safeguarding culture that safeguards everyone, children, staff, Golf New Zealand and golf as a sport. We are particularly committed to protecting children from any form of abuse in sport and we seek to ensure their wellbeing in golf and expect the successful candidate to adhere to our safeguarding and child protection policies, procedures, and code of conduct.


The Position
We are looking for a superstar administrator for our Remuera office. This role will provide a range of administrative support to our amazing team at Golf New Zealand and be the first point of contact for our customers and other key stakeholders.

Core Functions

• Lead the office administration functions at the home of golf in New Zealand.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Provide administrative support to various team members.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leading the smooth running and effective operation of the Golf New Zealand office including:
   - answering the phones, managing customer emails and administration of the online shop.
   - organising mail/couriers/deliveries and onsite meetings.
   - ensuring the office is kept clean, tidy, and presentable.
   - ordering of stock and any office supplies needed.
2. Proactively managing group diary for all team members, meetings, events, and tournaments.
3. Keeping staff and all other appropriate stakeholders briefed and informed where appropriate.
4. General administrative, logistical, and clerical support to all areas of business where appropriate.
5. Aiding with hosting guests and event management at internal and external events.
6. Taking the daily lead for the organisation with regards to health, safety, and wellbeing.
7. Bonus points for being able to lead the internal management of phones, vehicles and general technology requirements.

Experience, Competencies and Attributes

 

RequirementsDescriptorsCulture

• Golf New Zealand works hard to develop a strong, inclusive, fun and empowering team culture.  It is a key responsibility of all staff to authentically uphold and add to this culture. 
  
   

Specialist Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Good general computer skills with intermediate level experience of Microsoft Office products and some experience with Xero an advantage.
• Effective communication and organisational skills along with a team work ethic and a good sense of humour. 
• Several years of previous administration experience is required and experience in the golf or sporting industries would be useful. 
• Must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
  
   

Personal skills

• Excellent presentation and communication skills. 
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
• A pro-active "can-do" attitude and wants the opportunity to tackle a variety of tasks.
• Is energetic, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and considerate. 
• Enjoys problem solving and taking initiative.
• Willingness to continually learn and improve.
• Passionate about sport with an interest in golf is ideal but not a deal breaker. 
  
   

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the incumbent. From time to time, personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.

To view a full position description, please visit: https://www.golf.co.nz/work-in-golf 
 
Applications to be made by email to Sarah Haddleton: sarah.haddleton@golfnz.org 

Closing date for applications is 25 February 2022.

If you have the interest, passion and background to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

To be considered for any Golf New Zealand role you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand. Golf New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values.