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Gresson Dorman & Co has been part of the South Canterbury landscape for over 150 years and has been entrusted with the Crown Warrant since 1940. From our head office in Timaru and branch in Geraldine, we cover South Canterbury and beyond 
and have expertise across a wide range of legal areas.

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive Administration Assistant to join our Timaru management team. This is a hands-on role supporting our General Manager, with responsibilities across business administration, HR, finance, and IT. 

In this role, you will:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for the General Manager
• Assist with HR administration, on-boarding and other HR development initiatives
• Support financial reporting and budget preparation
• Provide tech support for team, including liaising with tech support external providers
• Website and social media management
• Business development administrative support
• General office administration 

About You

We’re looking for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in keeping an office running smoothly. You will have:

• Experience with HR operations
• Strong admin skills, including intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Basic IT troubleshooting and skills in picking up new software systems
• Experience in finance administration 
• High discretion and professionalism when dealing with confidential information
• Attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication
• A proactive, “can-do” attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively

Take the Next Step

Applications submitting your CV and cover letter must be made via email to Kelley O’Malley, General Manager, at kelley@gressons.co.nz. Applications close Friday 17th April 2026.