Virtual Assistant – Operations, Client Support

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Remote Virtual Assistant supporting a New Zealand relocation and downsizing business. Coordinating clients, quotes, schedules, CRM records, and franchisee administration.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and manage incoming client email channels throughout the NZ working day
  • Respond to clients promptly, professionally, warmly, empathetically, and reassuringly
  • Handle inbound phone inquiries in English
  • Follow up with clients regarding quotes, upcoming jobs, missing information, and next steps
  • Prioritize urgent matters and escalate operational bottlenecks to the franchise owner
  • Coordinate relocation, downsizing, and estate-clearing jobs between clients and field teams
  • Schedule and reschedule jobs, accurately capturing logistics, special requirements, and documentation
  • Maintain task lists and follow-up registers from initial contact through completion
  • Provide administrative oversight before and after service delivery
  • Assist with preparing, issuing, and following up on client quotes
  • Track quote statuses in the CRM through confirmed job execution
  • Gather job details for accurate pricing and resource allocation
  • Administer and maintain Monday.com as the central source of operational and client data
  • Input inquiries, update statuses, log communication notes, and set up automated follow-ups
  • Optimize Monday.com boards, workflows, automations, and tracking systems
  • Assist with staff scheduling, job assignment, and workforce coordination using Connecteam
  • Support employee time-tracking administration and monitor team availability and field operations
  • Communicate schedule updates to the local operational team
  • Provide calendar, task, and document management support to the Christchurch franchisee
  • Prepare spreadsheets, reports, digital files, and supplier correspondence
  • Identify and execute administrative tasks to support the franchisee’s operational capacity

Requirements:

  • Proven track record as a Virtual Assistant, Executive Assistant, Operations Coordinator, or Senior Administrator supporting a service-based business
  • Exceptional written and spoken English
  • Professional, empathetic phone manner
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace, cloud-based document management, and spreadsheets
  • Experience coordinating schedules, service logistics, appointments, and client inquiries
  • Strong familiarity with CRM platforms and digital task-tracking systems
  • High data-entry precision
  • Prior direct experience using Monday.com in an operational setup and Connecteam for workforce scheduling preferred
  • Previous experience supporting a New Zealand or Australian business preferred
  • Background in removals, logistics, home services, real estate, property management, or aged care preferred
  • Direct experience supporting business owners or franchise owners in a fast-paced environment preferred
  • Ability to listen, reassure, and communicate gently with clients during high-stress life events
  • Proactive ownership and ability to anticipate operational needs
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and schedule changes

Benefits:

  • Public holidays in NZ
  • NZ working hours
  • Independent Contractor engagement