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Friday, 8 May 2026 12:00 pm
Friday, 22 May 2026 5:00 pm
Dunedin (map)
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Job description Branch Administrator/Receptionist
Hours: Permanent part-time, 25 hours per week (9am to 2.30pm)
Are you a friendly, welcoming, and tech-savvy professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional service in a customer facing role?
CCS Disability Action is looking for a friendly, welcoming Administrator/Receptionist who enjoys being the first point of contact and helping create a positive, respectful environment and to join our fantastic team in our Otago office.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly organised and proactive and enjoys keeping the smooth running of daily office operations, while supporting the team and providing responsive supports to the people we support.
Job specific information
As a Branch Administrator/Receptionist, you will:
Ensure the smooth and efficient running of daily office operations.
Provide administrative support to our Service staffs that enables them to undertake their roles effectively.
Maintain a welcoming office space for disabled people and their family/whānau and other external stakeholders e.g. community agencies, general public and anyone else who visits the office.
Our organisation takes a social, rather than medical approach, supporting disabled people to live their best lives. We are guided by the Enabling Good Lives principles, shifting power and authority back to disabled people and their families, to increase choice and control in their lives.
About the role:
Provide a friendly, courteous, welcoming and helpful reception service to anyone who comes to the office.
Provide information, advice and/or complete Total Mobility Assessments/Mobility Parking Permits Applications in a courteous manner.
Input data, maintain and produce information as required from our databases.
Organise events and functions as and when required.
Be able to take meeting minutes.
Provide clerical and administrative support to the Service Manager and Service Coordinators at a consistent high level that maintains the smooth running of the office.
Maintain a high standard of professional and organisational behaviour and practice.
Attend, participate in and seek training/professional development opportunities (including internal and external supervision).
Support and maintain effective teamwork.
Work in ways which are consistent with Treaty of Waitangi.
Undertake other such duties/tasks as allocated by the Service Manager.
About you
We are looking for a person who has:
Greets people warmly and professionally.
Is a team player – but can also work independently.
Friendly, adaptable, pleasant manner, and thrives when no two days are the same.
Can engage with people from diverse backgrounds in a friendly manner in person and/or over the phone.
Is tech-savvy, proficient in computer skills across a range of Microsoft software including Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, and other common applications and have the willingness to learn and pick up new systems quickly.
Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
Has demonstrated customer service experience
Experience in the disability sector is preferred but not essential
A flexible approach to working hours, meetings may be held out of normal office hours.
If you take pride in making people feel comfortable and supported, and enjoy keeping an office running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people with lived experience of disability to apply.
Why us?
At CCS Disability Action, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We uphold a strong human rights framework and promote equal opportunities for all.
Our strategic priorities, Te Aronui, shape how we work – valuing relationships, wellbeing, and knowledge while keeping whānau hauā/disabled people at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity and offer flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Join our friendly, values-driven team and make a meaningful impact every day.
With a strong employee value proposition, we offer great employee benefits, job-related training, and clear career growth pathways. Whether you’re with us short-term or long-term, we provide the tools and opportunities for success. Our employee benefits programme includes:
Exclusive discounts
Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
A paid annual wellbeing day.
How to apply
Please complete the form below and upload your cover letter – where you can share a bit about yourself and your interests – along with your CV, outlining your work experience and education. Once you've submitted your application, it will be sent directly to us for review.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 22 May 2026.
We work within a human rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We openly encourage disabled people to apply.
If you need accommodations or an alternative application method, please contact: Southern.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.
Posted In: Permanent, Part-time
Tagged: Administration, Reception
Friday, 22 May 2026 5:00 pm
Dunedin (map)
Google Calendar ICS
Job description Branch Administrator/Receptionist
Hours: Permanent part-time, 25 hours per week (9am to 2.30pm)
Are you a friendly, welcoming, and tech-savvy professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional service in a customer facing role?
CCS Disability Action is looking for a friendly, welcoming Administrator/Receptionist who enjoys being the first point of contact and helping create a positive, respectful environment and to join our fantastic team in our Otago office.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly organised and proactive and enjoys keeping the smooth running of daily office operations, while supporting the team and providing responsive supports to the people we support.
Job specific information
As a Branch Administrator/Receptionist, you will:
Ensure the smooth and efficient running of daily office operations.
Provide administrative support to our Service staffs that enables them to undertake their roles effectively.
Maintain a welcoming office space for disabled people and their family/whānau and other external stakeholders e.g. community agencies, general public and anyone else who visits the office.
Our organisation takes a social, rather than medical approach, supporting disabled people to live their best lives. We are guided by the Enabling Good Lives principles, shifting power and authority back to disabled people and their families, to increase choice and control in their lives.
About the role:
Provide a friendly, courteous, welcoming and helpful reception service to anyone who comes to the office.
Provide information, advice and/or complete Total Mobility Assessments/Mobility Parking Permits Applications in a courteous manner.
Input data, maintain and produce information as required from our databases.
Organise events and functions as and when required.
Be able to take meeting minutes.
Provide clerical and administrative support to the Service Manager and Service Coordinators at a consistent high level that maintains the smooth running of the office.
Maintain a high standard of professional and organisational behaviour and practice.
Attend, participate in and seek training/professional development opportunities (including internal and external supervision).
Support and maintain effective teamwork.
Work in ways which are consistent with Treaty of Waitangi.
Undertake other such duties/tasks as allocated by the Service Manager.
About you
We are looking for a person who has:
Greets people warmly and professionally.
Is a team player – but can also work independently.
Friendly, adaptable, pleasant manner, and thrives when no two days are the same.
Can engage with people from diverse backgrounds in a friendly manner in person and/or over the phone.
Is tech-savvy, proficient in computer skills across a range of Microsoft software including Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, and other common applications and have the willingness to learn and pick up new systems quickly.
Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
Has demonstrated customer service experience
Experience in the disability sector is preferred but not essential
A flexible approach to working hours, meetings may be held out of normal office hours.
If you take pride in making people feel comfortable and supported, and enjoy keeping an office running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people with lived experience of disability to apply.
Why us?
At CCS Disability Action, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We uphold a strong human rights framework and promote equal opportunities for all.
Our strategic priorities, Te Aronui, shape how we work – valuing relationships, wellbeing, and knowledge while keeping whānau hauā/disabled people at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity and offer flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Join our friendly, values-driven team and make a meaningful impact every day.
With a strong employee value proposition, we offer great employee benefits, job-related training, and clear career growth pathways. Whether you’re with us short-term or long-term, we provide the tools and opportunities for success. Our employee benefits programme includes:
Exclusive discounts
Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
A paid annual wellbeing day.
How to apply
Please complete the form below and upload your cover letter – where you can share a bit about yourself and your interests – along with your CV, outlining your work experience and education. Once you've submitted your application, it will be sent directly to us for review.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 22 May 2026.
We work within a human rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We openly encourage disabled people to apply.
If you need accommodations or an alternative application method, please contact: Southern.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
We’re committed to making our process accessible to all.
Posted In: Permanent, Part-time
Tagged: Administration, Reception
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Branch Administrator/Receptionist position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Dunedin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
