Job Description
Part Time
Application Closes 15 Mar 2026
Wellington - Wellington
Office and Administrative Support Worker
Receptionist - Cashmere Home - Part time
Do you enjoy a part time role with lots of variety?
Want scope to make an impact on the efficient running of our Home?
Enjoy liaising with people and delivering great service?
Mō mātou - About Us
Our Enliven services create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive, regardless of their age or ability. Our homes and villages are places where older people have companionship, choice, variety, fun, meaningful activity and a sense of purpose.
The atmosphere at Cashmere Home is easy-going, warm and friendly. Our Home is bright and spacious and there is always something to do. Residents often tell us that one of the best things about moving to Cashmere Home is the companionship and engaging social and recreation calendar.
Come and find out more about what makes us a special place to live and work!
Mō te tūranga - About the role
We are looking for an experienced Receptionist that enjoys working in an environment where they get to know the teams around them and the people they are here to support in our Homes. This role is pivotal to ensuring all visitors to the Home are appropriately welcomed, enquiries are efficiently dealt with and administration processes run smoothly.
Responsibilities
We are keen to hear from you if you enjoy being kept busy and being the first point of contact for visitors. We are looking for someone with a warm and welcoming approach, confident dealing with a wide variety of people and with a natural empathy for our Elders. You will be responsible for a range of tasks, including but not limited to:
Providing a professional meet and greet services on Reception
Answering calls and responding to queries or directing to the relevant person
Ensuring visitor protocols are understood and enforced
Supporting routine general administration within the Home
This is a part time position working 32 hours per week Mon-Fri, with one Saturday per month based in our Enliven - Cashmere Home in Johnsonville.
Mō koe - About you
As well as a passion for the wellbeing of older people, you will be enthusiastic but patient and well organised with great interpersonal skills. You will share our values of empathy, compassion, and respect and bring this to the way in which you operate.
You Will Also
Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a receptionist role
Have experience in customer service and have a pleasant telephone manner
Be tech savvy and know your way around Microsoft Office and client management systems
Be a great organiser and have strong prioritisation skills & attention to detail
Be an excellent multi-tasker, who is un-phased by regular interruptions
Have the ability to remain calm under pressure and to respond to the daily needs of the Home
What's in it for you?
Enliven offers a compassionate environment where upskilling and training are highly valued. We support our staff in gaining nationally-recognised qualifications through paid study days and workshops.
Also Enjoy
As a learning organisation, you will be provided with full training and support in your role, so you orientate quickly and feel well equipped in your role.
Benefit from our team member discount programme - at a range of big NZ retailers
Being part of a values-based organisation means we care for each other; we care about what we do and how we do it
Be part of a supportive team environment and get job satisfaction from being of service to others
Come and join our team, you will quickly find that every day you will contribute to something worthwhile as we make a difference in people's lives. Now there's not a much better feeling than that when you go to work!
How To Apply
If you would like further information, please contact Manisha Jobard on [email protected] or by phone at .
Only those with the legal right to work in NZ may apply.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Receptionist - Cashmere Home - Johnsonville position is now open for candidates interested in the Receptionist & Front office Jobs sector. This role in Wellington 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 Receptionist & Front office Jobs is a plus.
