" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eOffice Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3898\"\u003e Admin / Secretarial / Office Support \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3899\"\u003e Office Manager \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3900\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3901\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 13/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead the operations and support teams at the heart of our Auckland office.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnjoy a varied, visible role.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin a collaborative, down-to-earth firm where your ideas will make an impact.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e We\u0026rsquo;re looking for an experienced Office Manager who can seamlessly keep everything running smoothly while creating a positive, connected experience for our people and clients. Working closely with the Office Managing Partner, Auckland partners and teams across the firm, you\u0026rsquo;ll have the scope to make a genuine impact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe opportunity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is a varied, visible role where no two days will look quite the same. You\u0026rsquo;ll lead and develop our reception, office support and legal secretarial teams, keep our facilities and suppliers on track, and help deliver the initiatives and events that bring the office together. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;ll also be a trusted go-to for partners and staff, bringing a calm, practical approach to whatever the day brings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What you\u0026rsquo;ll be doing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead, coach and support the Auckland administration and legal secretarial teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage workloads, work allocation, leave cover and temporary resourcing to ensure seamless support across the office.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee office operations, facilities, security, maintenance, suppliers and internal moves.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport inductions and help new team members have the best possible start.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport the Office Managing Partner with office communications, partner meetings, events, initiatives and budget planning.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee Auckland office health and safety, emergency planning, records, deeds and archiving processes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild strong relationships across the office and act as a key link between support teams, partners and firm management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with our Business Development and Marketing team to help deliver client functions and events.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you\u0026rsquo;ll bring\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll be a confident office or operations leader who gets a real sense of satisfaction from bringing people together, solving problems and making things work better. Comfortable working with senior stakeholders, you\u0026rsquo;ll know how to balance competing priorities and keep a busy professional services environment moving.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Key skills and experience:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong people leadership, coaching, delegation and workflow management skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA practical, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to resolve issues.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent organisation, prioritisation and time management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear communication and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA collaborative and consultative style, with a high level of discretion.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA strong service mindset and a professional, approachable manner.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSound administration and Microsoft Office skills; experience with legal systems would be useful but is not essential.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProject management experience would be an advantage.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Why Duncan Cotterill? At Duncan Cotterill, you\u0026rsquo;ll be part of a down-to-earth, collaborative firm where good ideas are welcomed, and people are trusted to make a difference. You\u0026rsquo;ll have the freedom to shape how our Auckland office operates, build a strong support team and see the impact of your work every day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Interested? Ready to make this role your own? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you\u0026rsquo;re an experienced office leader who loves working with people, improving how things are done and making a visible difference, we\u0026rsquo;d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and cover letter! \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1126870\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "