Receptionist

Job DescriptionFixed Term (October / November - April

• or earlier in the event of the incumbent returning to work earlier)Full-time 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE)Based in our Wellington OfficeKo wai matou | About UsTe Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 akonga (students) at any point of time.

We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners.Our akonga are at the centre of all we do.Our vision is to enable our akonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities.Ki te ti, ki te ta, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this position : We are looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active Receptionist with a strong administrative background to hit the ground running and provide efficient, highly responsive customer service to internal kaimahi and visitors to our temporary location at Willeston Street.

As well as this you will : Welcome visitors and internal kaimahi providing information as requiredManage incoming phone calls from students, schools, agencies with a prompt and courteous manner, directing these callers to the correct destination.Support the Student Whanau and Support Team as required in a variety of admin tasks.Ko koe tenei | About youTo be successful in this role you will bring your demonstrated excellence in customer service through accurate, articulate and helpful communications with internal and external stakeholders alike.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft office products and other administrative technology and the ability to work with flexibility to meet the changing priorities and demands.Hei whakautu | In returnTe Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment and work in a team that offers genuine work flexibility as part of an organisation that makes a difference to akonga (students) across New Zealand.Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply : If you've nodded your head whilst reading this and thought 'this is me!' click that apply button, we want to hear from you!

Applications must be lodged via our careers website, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand.Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and may close the vacancy if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing date.

We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.E hiahia mohio ano ana koe?

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If you still have any additional questions, please contact Rebecca Taylor, Student & Whanau Support Manager on

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