Administration Assistant in Rolleston, Canterbury at Ravensdown

About the role

We are looking for a permanent, part-time (25 hours per week across Monday - Friday) Administration Assistant to join our team at ARL, in our brand-new laboratory in Rolleston. ARL provides soil, plant, feed and fertiliser testing for customers all over the country.

What you'll do

As an experienced administrator you will be part of a small customer services team, helping manage day to day customer enquiries and ensuring information flows smoothly between customers and the lab. Along with the rest of the team, you’ll ensure a quick turnaround time for our customers’ samples while driving quality and looking to continuously improve the way we do things.

About you

Ultimately you will work well in a team environment and bring high levels of attention to detail. At ARL we drive for continuous improvement and this comes from the diverse background and different perspectives brought by each member of the team.

Ideal skills & experience

• 1-2 years administration or customer service experience
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft programmes
• Minimum of NCEA Level 3
• Good level of oral and written skills in English
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

In return for your skills, we offer a very competitive package that includes an array of insurances and company clothing allowance, plus excellent training opportunities in a supportive cooperative environment.

How to apply: Create a profile and submit your CV and Cover letter.

Applications Close: Sunday 14 June 2026

About the company

ARL (Analytical Research Laboratory) is part of Ravensdown a consumer co-operative driven by the needs of its shareholders, the land users of New Zealand. Ravensdown’s mission is to provide competitively priced essential inputs and world-beating nutrient know-how based on sound science and sustainable practices.

ARL is part of Agnition, which is Ravensdown’s innovation arm who will find, build and grow high potential opportunities to solve real world challenges on farm – the focus is on ventures and solutions that can be winners in the intersection of science, business and on-farm benefits.

Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.