Reception & Office Administrator

Welcome to Suntory Oceania | Nau mai ki Suntory Oceania

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and Aotearoa.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

What is the opportunity? | He aha te kōwhiringa?

We’re looking for a highly organised, energetic and proactive Reception to be the face and heartbeat of our Auckland office.

This role is currently based in Manukau, with an exciting transition planned to a brand-new, vibrant CBD office—giving you the unique opportunity to help shape the front-of-house experience in a modern, collaborative workplace environment.

You’ll play a critical role in creating a welcoming, professional first impression while ensuring the office runs smoothly behind the scenes. From managing reception and coordinating day-to-day operations, to supporting facilities and working alongside the Office Manager on events and office services—no two days will be the same.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering a standout front-of-house experience for all visitors, customers and employees
• Managing reception operations including calls, emails, courier services and visitor systems
• Keeping meeting rooms, shared spaces and office facilities organised, stocked and running efficiently
• Coordinating office services, supplier relationships and facilities support
• Supporting internal events, team activities and workplace communications
• Managing office supplies, systems and general administration
• Being the go-to person who keeps everything ticking seamlessly

About you | Nō hea koe

You’re someone who thrives in a busy environment and brings energy, positivity and a “get it done” attitude every day.

You’ll also bring:

• Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks
• A natural ability to create a warm, professional and polished first impression
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-first mindset
• A proactive approach—you see what needs to be done and get stuck in
• High attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work
• Confidence working independently while collaborating with a broader team

Experience in reception, office administration or a similar fast-paced environment will set you up for success.

If you’re not an expert in all these areas, don’t worry! A lot of what we look for is how you would align with our values and your ability to utilise your unique skills and experience.

What’s in it for you? I He aha te mea e whiwhi ai koe?

• Be part of an exciting growth journey as we build Suntory Oceania
• Opportunity to help shape a new CBD workplace experience
• Work with a supportive team that values initiative and fresh ideas
• Grow your career in a dynamic, fast-moving business
• Enjoy a collaborative and inclusive culture where your contribution is valued
• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world  
• Generous incentive to reward your hard work
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave
• We are committed to giving back to our communities, so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognise that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavour to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.

Apply Now! | Me Tono Ināianei!