Receptionist - Tauranga Part-Time

Our Head Office in Tauranga are looking for an outstanding individual to offer our clients that all important first impression of the Craigs brand. Our ideal candidate will have a strong client focus offering nothing but exceptional customer interaction.

Joining a team of two, this is a permanent, part-time position working 16 hours per week between the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm, Thursday to Friday.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Greeting visitors in a courteous and welcoming way
• Answering of phones
• Assist in client function coordination and organisation
• Ordering of supplies

The role also provides administrative support to the Head Office as a whole, including our Tauranga branch and has a strong focus on the organisation and co-ordination of client functions and events. It requires a friendly, outgoing person with strong interpersonal, organisation and customer service skills.

Skills and Experience

Suitable candidates will ideally have at least 3 years’ reception and office administration work experience, and able to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner
• Professional presentation
• Strong time management and organisation skills
• High level of accuracy with a strong attention to detail
• An ability to remain calm and composed when under pressure
• Initiative and a solutions focused approach

The ability to adapt to new systems and processes quickly, knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as some experience in CRM would be beneficial. Previous financial sector experience will be highly advantageous, but not essential.

• Craigs annual Community Day (paid volunteer day)
• Additional week of leave (conditions apply)
• Other leave (such as sick, bereavement, and family violence leave) from your first day of work
• Parental leave - 26 weeks’ pay ‘top up’ for eligible Primary Carers
• Long service leave
• Annual health check and flu vaccinations
• Savings benefits and preferential insurance rates

About the Company

Craigs Investment Partners (CIP) is a multi award winning investment advisory firm which is one of the largest in New Zealand. With 19 offices located throughout the country and over 600 employees, CIP offers solutions and advice to both private investors, corporate and institutional clients.

Why Craigs?

We pride ourselves on creating an environment where our people feel they belong and can bring their best self to work and feel valued. We grow as a team and with our clients and are always looking to support our communities – both internal and external. Our values build the foundation of how we work and how we provide great outcomes for our people and our clients.

• We are stronger together
• We strive for excellence
• We put people first
• We do what’s right

If you would like to find out more about working at Craigs, visit our Careers page –

How to apply

If you are interested in the role, please submit your application online now as we will be interviewing suitable candidates as they apply. Please note, for your application to be received you must complete the online company questionnaire.