Receptionist

Receptionist at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara)Open to all experience levels.Plenty of opportunities to upskill and develop.Permanent, Monday to Friday role with no weekend work.Nga kawenga About the role As the Receptionist, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our National Office by providing high-quality reception and administrative support.
You'll be the first point of contact for staff and visitors, delivering a professional and welcoming experience every time.
Your responsibilities will include managing front desk operations, assisting with administrative tasks, and supporting staff with their day-to-day needs.
This is a role where efficiency, organisation, and customer service are front and centre, with a focus on delivering excellent results and customer satisfaction.
This is a full-time, Monday-to-Friday role with hours from 8am to 5pm, including a one-hour lunch break.
We're looking for someone who thrives on delivering exceptional customer service and is excited to make a positive first impression on behalf of Ara Poutama Aotearoa.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or looking to kick-start your career, what matters most is your enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and alignment with our values.
In this role, you'll be the face of our reception, so building strong relationships with staff and visitors will come naturally to you.
You'll bring energy, a proactive attitude, and a genuine passion for providing support to others.
This is a great opportunity to step into a role where you can grow your skills, gain valuable experience, and make a meaningful contribution to our organisation.
To succeed in this role, you will bring: Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new systems.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.A proactive and independent approach to work.Strong multitasking skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.The mid point of the salary range is $61,+71 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $57,824 - $74,366 per annum.
Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi.
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation.
We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at ******. If you have any questions, please contact: ****** To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience.
Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency.
Applications received via email will not be considered.
Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)

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