Advertising and Sales Support Administrator - Invercargill (Part Time Permanent)

About the role:

We're looking for a motivated and well-organised Administrator to join our Advertising Sales Team.

Based in our Invercargill office, this part-time role (up to 27.5 hours per week) provides essential administrative support to our sales team, helping ensure a smooth and professional experience for both the sales team and clients.

Reporting to the Southern Regional Sales Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality service across our print and digital platforms, including Southland Express, Otago Daily Times, and odt.co.nz.  Your responsibilities will include handling a variety of administrative tasks, managing processes, and responding to enquiries from internal teams and external customers with professionalism and care.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• Experience in a reception or office administration role
• A strong focus on accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential
• A high level of self-motivation, strong team work ethic, and can work to deadlines
• Confident in the use of M365 Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

We offer

• A supportive and friendly team environment, with training provided
• Monday to Friday (up to 27.5 hours per week) with some flexibility around days and hours worked
•  Access to Southern Cross Medical Insurance as part of our employee benefits

About Allied Press:

Allied Press has been a cornerstone of New Zealand’s media landscape, delivering trusted journalism and content to local audiences for over 163 years.  Our flagship publication, the Otago Daily Times, is New Zealand’s most trusted news brand (AUT’s Trust in News research and has won the Metropolitan Newspaper of the Year 2025).  Our digital news platform, www.odt.co.nz, continues to reach new heights. Across the business, we have over 20 other newspapers, as well as multiple magazines and events.  Join us and be part of an award-winning, supportive team that takes pride in helping businesses succeed.

How to apply:

If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply via SEEK or reach out to Katherine McLennan, Southern Regional Sales Manager, at katherine.mclennan@theensign.co.nz or 027 523 7075, for a confidential discussion.  Applications close Wednesday 9 July 2025.  We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.