Job Description
Full job description
Casual
Join a vibrant, student-focused osteopathy clinic at Ara's City Campus
Casual role with flexible hours and a supportive team environment
Use your admin and customer service skills in a meaningful healthcare setting
Support a busy teaching clinic with reception and admin duties, ensuring a smooth, welcoming experience for patients and students alike.
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role
As the Receptionist/Administrator for Ara's Osteopathy Clinic, you'll be the welcoming face of a dynamic teaching clinic, filling in when our regular reception staff aren't available. This casual role involves managing reception duties, coordinating appointments, supporting students and clinicians, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. You'll play a key part in delivering excellent patient experiences while contributing to the education of future osteopaths.
Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills and Experience
Knowledge of patient management systems (such as Cliniko)
Knowledge of patient rights especially related to confidentiality, privacy and information.
Computing skills using Microsoft Office suite
Data collection
Knowledge of and experience in record keeping to meet statutory and reporting requirements paired with an attention to detail
Experience in a busy environment with the ability to multitask
Positive and polite disposition
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to work and maintain performance/manage competing demands whilst working under pressure
Mō Mātou - About us
Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.
As a business division of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.
Tono Ināianei - Apply now
We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email Recruitment@Ara.ac.nz.
Rā Katinga - Applications close - 5pm 15 October
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. We reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
Job Details
Reference #
20897
Posted on
06 Oct 2026
Closes on
15 Oct 2026 17:00
Location(s)
Central Christchurch
Expertise
Business Support / Administration
Job level(s)
Graduate, Experienced
Work type(s)
Casual
Casual
Join a vibrant, student-focused osteopathy clinic at Ara's City Campus
Casual role with flexible hours and a supportive team environment
Use your admin and customer service skills in a meaningful healthcare setting
Support a busy teaching clinic with reception and admin duties, ensuring a smooth, welcoming experience for patients and students alike.
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role
As the Receptionist/Administrator for Ara's Osteopathy Clinic, you'll be the welcoming face of a dynamic teaching clinic, filling in when our regular reception staff aren't available. This casual role involves managing reception duties, coordinating appointments, supporting students and clinicians, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. You'll play a key part in delivering excellent patient experiences while contributing to the education of future osteopaths.
Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills and Experience
Knowledge of patient management systems (such as Cliniko)
Knowledge of patient rights especially related to confidentiality, privacy and information.
Computing skills using Microsoft Office suite
Data collection
Knowledge of and experience in record keeping to meet statutory and reporting requirements paired with an attention to detail
Experience in a busy environment with the ability to multitask
Positive and polite disposition
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to work and maintain performance/manage competing demands whilst working under pressure
Mō Mātou - About us
Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.
As a business division of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.
Tono Ināianei - Apply now
We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email Recruitment@Ara.ac.nz.
Rā Katinga - Applications close - 5pm 15 October
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. We reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
Job Details
Reference #
20897
Posted on
06 Oct 2026
Closes on
15 Oct 2026 17:00
Location(s)
Central Christchurch
Expertise
Business Support / Administration
Job level(s)
Graduate, Experienced
Work type(s)
Casual
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Casual Administrator / Receptionist - Osteopathy Clinic position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Christchurch 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.
