HR Administrator - Te Puke

DMS is a leading kiwifruit and avocado orchard management and post-harvest operator in the Bay of Plenty.  Locally owned and operated, DMS brand promise is to ‘Increase Grower Profit’.  With packhouses in Te Puna and Te Puke, our innovative and dynamic leadership sees DMS consistently perform in the top 10% of kiwifruit packing and coolstore performance in the Bay of Plenty.

About Us:

We are looking for our next office admin superstar to join our amazing and fun team at DMS Te Puke!

We take pride in our friendly and supportive work environment here at DMS Te Puke, where we treat each other like family and stand strong by our core values: Together We Achieve | Positive Attitude | Show Initiative | Passion for Success | Consistent Customer Focus | Our People's Wellbeing. 

We're not just a workplace; we're your home away from home. 

Your job:

We have a fixed-term opportunity available to provide additional recruitment and payroll support for the 2026 Kiwifruit packing season at our Te Puke site.  This is a 4-month fixed-term opportunity with a start date in mid-January 2026. This is a perfect opportunity for exposure to recruitment, payroll and other human resource processes within a bustling seasonal environment.

Your role will look like:

• Screening online applications with high attention to detail
• Contacting applicants directly to organise interview times
• Supporting walk-in applications and queries as they come
• Supporting the onboarding process from correct contract procedures to induction
• Supporting our payroll team to ensure our employees are paid correctly for all hours worked; and any time or payroll related reports
• Assisting with any general office duties that may be required

Bear in mind that during our peak season, the packhouse operates 24/7; the flexibility to be rostered for up to 6 days a week, including weekends will be required.

This role requires occasional later start times and evening work (e.g., 12:00pm–8:00pm) to ensure effective support for our night-shift teams. We are able to offer some flexibility and will work with the successful candidate to determine which days this will apply to.

You'll need:

• Customer service, administration and/or recruitment experience
• Experience working in the kiwifruit or other seasonal industry would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written English
• Ability to clearly communicate with a diverse workforce
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Self-driven with a positive attitude and a good sense of humour!

This role is fast paced and lots of fun! DMS Te Puke has a rewarding culture and you’ll be joining a fantastic team with competitive pay – plus the potential opportunity to develop in this growing industry.

If this is ticking the boxes for you, apply now!