Office Administrator/Receptionist

Join the team behind more than 110 years of quality early childhood education. Kidsfirst Kindergartens is a proudly New Zealand owned, not-for-profit organisation with around 64 kindergartens across Canterbury, Central Otago and the West Coast, supporting tamariki, whānau and communities to learn, grow and thrive.

Based at our Christchurch Head Office, this Receptionist / Office Administrator position is a pivotal role that creates a welcoming first impression for visitors and staff while providing essential administrative and operational support across the organisation. If you’re an organised, customer focused professional who enjoys variety, teamwork and building positive relationships, this is an opportunity to contribute to an organisation that puts children, learning and community first.

Start Date/Hours of Work 

Ideally the applicant will be available for immediate start or as soon as possible there after. 

Working as part of a team, this role is 25-30 hours per week, worked over 5 days to provide cover for breaks and lunches. The exact start and finish times are flexible for the right person. The role is based at our head office, working through the traditional school term breaks.

Job Description and Person Specification

Job Description and Persons Specification – Office Admin-Reception

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We are advertising for two positions, a full time and a part time (25-30 hours) Office Administrator/Receptionist. Please only apply once and indicate in your cover letter if you are applying for the full time, part time or both position.

Use the Quick Apply button through our vacancy listing on seek.co.nz 

Along with your CV please include in your cover letter your answers to the following questions:

• What makes a job fun and motivating for you?
• How do you typically manage and prioritise tasks?
• What is your favorite system/piece of technology to work with and why?
• Advise if you are applying for the full time, part time or both Office Admin/Reception positions.

To be eligible to apply, you must:

• Must be living in and legally entitled to work in New Zealand – NZ / Aust Citizenship, NZ Permanent Residency or Open Work Visa. Please do not apply if you are out of NZ or if seeking visa sponsorship.