A statement from Findex Invercargill detailed the individual was now in self-isolation and displaying mild symptoms. They remained in "good spirits".
"Findex is working closely with the relevant authorities and healthcare professionals and is complying with all formal advice."
That included all staff in the Invercargill office to self-quarantine effective immediately, and working to identify other people who may have come into contact with the individual during the incubation period.
"At this time, there are no other confirmed cases throughout the Findex network."
The Otago Daily Times understands the individual is a prominent Southlander.
The Southern District Health Board is advising that people may have come into contact with the man at the following locations and times:
The Batch Café, Invercargill, 16 March, 8.30am; 17 March, 9.30am. Casual contact – low risk
New World, Windsor, 12 March, 4-5pm. Casual contact – low risk
Waihopai Football Club – Surrey Park, Invercargill, 12 March, 6-7pm. Casual contact – low risk
Southland Athletic championship, Surrey Park, Invercargill, 14 March, 10-11am and 3-4pm. Casual contact – low risk
The SDHB said the locations related to possible casual contacts by members of the public who can’t be identified through contact tracing.
Casual contacts are people who may have come into contact with the individual, but for less than 15 minutes and/or at a distance of less than two metres.
Anyone who thought they may have come into contact with the case are advised to monitor their health and call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 if they develop symptoms such as a cough, fever, sore throat or difficulty breathing.
Meanwhile, the Southland Chamber of Commerce office in Invercargill closed after its chief executive was in close contact with the confirmed case.
A post on social media stated Sheree Carey had met the individual at the office on the afternoon of March 12.
It said staff were working from home - in self isolation - and all events for the next three weeks would be postponed.
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield today confirmed eight new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand - four in Auckland, two in Waikato, one in Christchurch, two in Waikato and one in Invercargill.
Details for each case will be on the Ministry of Health website, including flight information, once it becomes available.
He said each new case had recently returned from overseas.
