Senior Support Officer (Reception)

Senior Support Officer (Receptionst)

Mt Eden, Auckland

Full time, 9am-5pm (Fixed Term)




Help shape the future of Education

At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.

Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for every child, young person and adult student in our education system.

About our group and team

We are part of an organisation that values its staff and provides opportunity for personal development.

Our Business Support team provides support to the Education and Learning Support teams in Auckland and we regularly work with families, schools and early childhood centres to support their work in the sector.

About this role

If you nurture good working relationships with a wide range of people, have exceptional customer service then this role is for you.

This role is one of two receptionists in the Mt Eden office and no two days will be the same. Answering phones, greeting visitors, managing carparks, ordering stationery and consumables and making sure the reception desk is running smoothly is your key focus.

Reporting to the Support Manager you will never have two days the same. You will take on the role with enthusiasm and your organisation and planning skills will be second to none. The business support team is dedicated and committed to making a difference for every child in NZ, and they do this through supporting the Education and Learning Support teams to do their work in the sector.

About you

You will be professional in your presentation and your approach to your work, and you will be a star administrator with a basic knowledge of accounts. Your calm and professional demeanour will shine through at all times even when things are extremely busy

In order to be successful in this role you will need:

Have a valid NZ Work or Residence Visa and/or NZ Citizenship
Desire to join our team permanently.
Sense of humour
A positive can do attitude
Flexibility and a desire to learn
A collaborative team approach
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to calmly and effectively address complex situations
Attention to detail, excellent time management and organisational skills
The ability to build and maintain strong relationships across a diverse group of contacts
Previous administration experience, good data entry skills,
Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Suite skills

If you think you have what it takes to be part of this organisation and you have the right level of skills and experience then I encourage you to ‘Apply Online'.

Please apply online. For further information please contact Nicole on [email protected]

Applications close midnight on 6 December 2020.

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