Corporate Receptionist & Administration Assistant

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Permanent full time role
Auckland based, CBD offices
Opportunity available due to internal growth opportunity
The opportunity
We are looking to replace our wonderful Corporate Receptionist & Assistant Administrator.
Be part of a global business, with a down to earth, values-based culture where people are placed first.
One of the things our current Receptionist & Administrator loves about this role was the people, their welcoming nature and friendliness, and being able to make a positive difference.
We are based in Auckland’s CBD, close to the transport and shopping hubs!
Your new role
With a wide range of duties from receptionist to office management, you will be providing administration support to both the Auckland and Regional offices as well as the General Manager, Technology & Delivery and you will be reporting to the EA to the CEO. Some of the things you will be responsible for are:
Manage our Head Office reception including answering calls and greeting customers both internal and external.
Supporting the onboarding for new starters.
Maintain inventory levels for all office supplies and kitchen consumables.
Co-ordinator of the Auckland office facilities, ensuring the offices are well maintained and liaising with key suppliers and contractors while ensuring agreed on standards are maintained.
Ad hoc requirements for staff events and special requests as co-ordinated through the EA.
A full position description will be provided at interview stage.
About you
You enjoy working with people and are a self-starter, happy to get in and do what’s required to ensure everything runs smoothly, as the QBE team really rely on you. While previous experience in a similar role will be preferable, you will demonstrate:
The ability to take ownership and be responsible for the management of the Auckland office.
An independent proactive approach to work.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Natural organisation skills, who is be dependable, reliable, and willing to go the ‘extra mile’ at a moment’s notice.
Confidence and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
About QBE
We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner, and our people will be at the centre of our success. We are proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.
We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?
Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!
www.qbe.com/nz/about-qbe/careers
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice.
18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super.
The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching.
Income protection, trauma insurance and death and Total Permanent Disability insurance.
Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network.
Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners.
Rewards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2021 LinkedIn Top Employer and HRD Employer of Choice.
2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards.
Gold Employer status for 4 years in a row 201+ - 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion.
Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates.
Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 201+ and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads).
Family First accredited employer since 2021.
Apply now!
APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!
Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police, and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at
recruitment@qbe.com
Skills:
Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Document Management, Intentional collaboration, Legal Administrative Support, Managing performance, Meeting Management, Office Administration, Prioritization, Proofreading, Stakeholder Management, System Administration, Visitor Management, Working Independently
Application Close Date: 12/05/2025 11:5+ PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
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