Careers
Job Title: Admin Assistant (Permanent Full-Time)
Location: Rangiora, New Zealand
Hours: 30-37.5 hours per week (negotiable)
About Koru Nutrition
At Koru Nutrition, we’re crafting high-quality topical creams and natural health supplements that promote active and healthy living for those over 55. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Office Manager who thrives on supporting the team and spotting smart solutions - helping us maintain our commitment to excellence as we continue to grow.
Role Summary
This is a varied, fast-paced role that combines customer care, order dispatch, and office support. You’ll make sure every Koru Nutrition customer receives friendly, accurate service—from the moment their order comes in to the time it leaves our door.
This role suits someone who enjoys variety—moving between admin, packing orders, and chatting with customers—and who wants to be part of a values-led team making a real difference in people’s lives.
What You’ll Do:
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Customer Care
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Provide warm, professional responses to customer enquiries via phone, email, and chat.
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Support customers with online orders, subscriptions, and delivery tracking.
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Manage product returns, replacements, and refunds in line with company policies.
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Keep accurate records of orders and communications, maintaining Koru’s friendly, customer-first reputation.
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Order Dispatch
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Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for delivery with accuracy and care.
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Check packaging quality and ensure details match before dispatch.
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Maintain up-to-date stock and courier records.
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Flag any delivery delays or stock issues to the Office Manager.
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Office Support
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Assist the Office Manager with general admin, data entry, and filing.
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Keep the office environment tidy, stocked, and organised.
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Help manage supplies, product inventory, and basic reports as needed.
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Jump in to support other team members when required.
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Who You Are:
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Customer-focused: You genuinely enjoy helping people and delivering a great experience.
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Detail-oriented: You take pride in accuracy—whether packing orders or replying to emails.
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Reliable & consistent: You do things properly and on time.
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Positive communicator: Friendly, clear, and professional in both writing and speech.
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Team player: You support others, ask questions, and contribute to a positive, collaborative culture.
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Flexible & hands-on: You’re equally comfortable chatting with customers or packing boxes.
What We Offer:
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Full-Time Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours per week (negotiable depending on the candidate).
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Competitive Pay: Based on skills and experience.
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Supportive Team Culture: Join a values-led, friendly, and collaborative workplace.
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Room to Grow: As our business expands, you’ll have opportunities to develop your skills and responsibilities.
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Product Perks: Enjoy a monthly allowance of Koru Nutrition products to support your own well-being.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re the type of person who keeps things running smoothly and takes pride in creating order and calm in a busy environment, we’d love to hear from you.
To register your interest, simply complete our online application form at https://korunutrition.typeform.com/admin-assistant.
Job Title: Production Assistant (Permanent Part-Time)
Location: Rangiora, New Zealand
Hours: 15-20 hours per week (negotiable)
About Koru Nutrition
At Koru Nutrition, we’re crafting high-quality topical creams and natural health supplements that promote active and healthy living for those over 55. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Production Assistant who thrives on supporting the team and spotting smart solutions - helping us maintain our commitment to excellence as we scale our cream and supplement manufacturing.
Role Summary
As a Production Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our growing manufacturing operation, supporting the creation of both topical creams and supplement capsules. You’ll work alongside our production team to keep things running smoothly, safely, and efficiently, ensuring every batch meets our high standards.
What You’ll Do
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Assist Manufacturing: Operate and monitor a variety of cream-filling machines, encapsulators, mixers, scales, bottling and labelling machinery.
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Weigh & Measure: Accurately weigh raw materials and ingredients, following batch sheets and standard operating procedures.
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Production Line Sanitation: Perform thorough cleaning and sanitisation of all equipment, workstations, and common areas between and during production runs to comply with quality controls and Health & Safety standards.
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Quality & Safety: Conduct regular machine checks, troubleshoot minor issues, and carry out routine maintenance to meet compliance requirements.
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Inventory & Inwards Goods: Receive, unpack, and store incoming stock; maintain accurate inventory records; report shortages or discrepancies.
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Facility & Workspace Upkeep: Assist in keeping production, warehouse, office, and communal areas clean, organised, and fully compliant with hygiene and safety protocols.
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Team Support: Collaborate on cross-functional tasks - from packing orders to assisting with equipment setup, always ready to jump in where needed.
Who You Are
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Hands-On & Dependable: You thrive in a practical, routine environment and take pride in precision.
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Problem-Solver: You think on your feet, spotting small issues before they escalate and finding smart, simple solutions.
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Team Player: You value collaboration - helping others, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a positive, supportive atmosphere.
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Values-Driven: You embody integrity, humility, gratitude, and excellence in your work and your interactions.
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Physically Capable: Comfortable with lifting up to 20 kg, standing for prolonged periods, and carrying out repetitive tasks.
What We Offer
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Flexible Schedule: 15-20 hours per week, with the opportunity to negotiate hours based on your availability.
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Competitive Hourly Rate: Reflecting experience and skills.
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Growth Opportunities: As we expand our manufacturing capacity, there’s room to learn new skills, take on more responsibility, and develop your career.
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Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside committed, collaborative colleagues in a values-led environment.
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Product Benefits: Enjoy a monthly allowance of Koru Nutrition products to support your own well-being.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re looking for a hands-on role where you can make an immediate impact, while growing your skills in a dynamic, values-driven company, we’d love to hear from you.
To register your interest, simply complete our online application form at https://korunutrition.typeform.com/production.