Are you a multi-tasking administration expert who can work to tight deadlines while supporting our staff and customers?
We are looking for an administration superstar, based in our Invercargill branch. You will coordinate and provide administration support across our multi-branch organisation with a focus on finance and payroll, as well as supporting our customers. This is a full-time management role with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Southland Farm Machinery is the leading supplier of John Deere equipment in the southern region, with four branches across Southland and Otago, and three STIHL Shops in Queenstown, Alexandra and Cromwell. A proud, family-owned business, Southland Farm Machinery values teamwork, integrity, and respect, and is committed to creating a workplace where people thrive, and our clients succeed.
Reporting to the General Manager, this busy role is supported by a small admin team.
You will be responsible for:
- Financial tasks: invoicing, processing of payments, liaison with accountants on PAYE and GST, cash flow forecasting and processing
- The John Deere and Equip dealer management systems and accounting package
- Company and employee confidentiality
- Payroll
- Credit payment management and debt collection
- Office administration
- Personnel HR co-ordination duties
- Client and customer service
Ideally, you will:
- Be able to prioritise your workload and work well under pressure
- Have a strong administration background including experience in invoicing, processing of payments, payroll systems
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be organised and detail focused
- Have good skills in Microsoft office, including Excel
- Have experience using a vehicle dealer system
- Be adaptable, enthusiastic and a forward thinker
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced business.
About us:
Southland Farm Machinery strives to uphold the values of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation through all facets of our business. We continuously aim to bring the best of what the agricultural world has to offer to you. As well as John Deere, we are the suppliers of brands such as Giltrap, Duncan, Kramer, Shelbourne and Kinghitter.
As an internationally recognised brand with the catch phrase ‘We run for all’, John Deere delivers world-leading machinery and technology, supporting those who work the land and empowering them to sustain their land, lives, and livelihoods.
Ready to apply?
If you think you’d like to work in a proactive environment with one of the world’s greatest brands, and you are eligible to work in NZ, then we’d like to hear from you.
Apply now or send your CV to Stacey Hitchens: staceyh@sfml.co.nz or give Stacey a call on 027 556 6588 for a confidential, no obligation chat.
We reserve the right to appoint to this position prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found.

