Office & Accounts Administrator
Be the organised, customer focused professional who keeps Meadow Mushrooms running smoothly from a welcoming front desk to accurate, well managed accounts.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a detail focused Office & Accounts Administrator to support both our finance team and our reception function. As the first point of contact for customers visiting our business, you’ll combine excellent customer service with strong financial administration to ensure accounts are accurate, reconciled, and payments are received on time.
Permanent, full‑time (40 hours) salaried position
Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5pm
Based in Hornby, Christchurch
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Record, process, and maintain accounts receivable transactions daily
Reconcile customer accounts and follow up overdue payments
Ensure accurate record keeping and timely processing of invoices and receipts
Prepare and maintain debtor and credit reporting
Support general financial administration including month end tasks as required and including backup for accounts payable when needed
Reception & Office Administration
Welcome customers, visitors, and drivers to site with a friendly, professional manner
Answer and direct phone and email enquiries
Set up meeting rooms and organise catering for meetings and events
Manage stationery and office supplies
Support general office functions to keep the workplace running smoothly
What You'll Bring
Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numbers
Excellent communication skills and a professional friendly approach
Competence with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and accounting systems
Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently
A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn
Proven experience in accounts receivable and finance administration
Integrity and discretion when handling financial information
You'll be joining a team of Creators, Specialists and a Community - people who lead the way, bring their best every day and are in it together.
About Us
Meadow Mushrooms is a proud New Zealand family-owned business in Christchurch. What started with two entrepreneurs experimenting with growing mushrooms has grown into one of New Zealand’s leading mushroom producers.
More than 55 years on, we’re still family-led and have kept that same entrepreneurial spirit—aim high, keep learning, invest in our people and keep looking for better ways to do things.
Today, our farms in Christchurch and Dunsandel combine technology, innovation and specialist knowledge to grow high-quality mushrooms in carefully controlled environments.
We’re mushroom obsessed—and proud of it. That obsession drives everything we do – from how we grow, to how we pick, to how we think about the food on our table. We love that we grow nature’s think tank: fresh, nourishing mushrooms that are full of goodness to fuel Kiwis and make meals better every day.
When you join Meadow Mushrooms, you’ll be part of a down-to-earth team that’s in it together. It’s a great place to build your skills, learn from experienced people and be part of a New Zealand food business with a story that’s still growing.
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We’d love to hear from you!
Applications are open until Thursday 12 November 2026. Please note, that we will be reviewing applications as we receive them.
For a confidential chat, you’re welcome to call Caitlin Bardell on 027 222 8817.
You will need to meet residency requirements by holding New Zealand Citizenship or a Resident Visa. This role would not suit someone looking for short term employment.
*Short listed applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment health assessment and drug test.
- Department
- Finance, IT, and Payroll
- Location
- Hornby, Christchurch
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Meadow Mushrooms
Meadow Mushrooms has been in the business of nourishing New Zealand communities since 1970. We do this through the nutritious mushrooms we grow and the numerous community groups or not-for-profit organisations we support with monetary and food donations. But we also do it through the many local suppliers and service providers we use, and the jobs we create to support our local and national economy.
We put the sustainability of our business over the past 55 years down to our passion and our people, right across the supply chain – from engineers, growers, harvesters and packers to procurement, technical, human resources, finance, sales, marketing and more. We employ close to 400 staff, most of whom are based at our farm or our composting site, both proudly set in the heart of Canterbury.
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