Receptionist

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents. 

At Summerset, we’re proud to create welcoming, vibrant communities where residents feel truly at home. As our weekend receptionist at Summerset Waikanae, you’ll play a key role in bringing that vision to life. You’ll be the friendly face that greets residents, families, and our teams each day—someone who is positive and approachable with a can-do attitude to every interaction.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of the Waikanae community in a stunning work environment being part of the Village our residents call home.

Your day to day will include:

• Providing outstanding front-desk service to residents, their families, visitors, and our teams

• Ensuring the safety of our residents, and helping our teams and families with any incidents that may occur

• Offering timely and efficient administrative and management support to both the Village and Care Centre teams

• Maintaining accurate document control and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations

This is a part-time weekend position working Saturday and Sunday 10am - 2pm. 

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About You: 

You’ll be the kind of person who thrives on helping others, keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes, and communicates effortlessly with people from all walks of life. If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to support a dynamic management team, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll  also bring:

• A strong background in customer service and administration 

• Ideally experience supporting a management team with day-to-day operations

• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management skills

• The ability to work independently and take initiative when needed

• A calm and empathetic nature who is first to lend a hand to support our residence and teams with incidents like trips and falls, confusion or upset or just a soothing chat over a cup of tea.

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life—including those with transferable skills from other industries. You may not tick all the requirements, and that’s okay; we value what you bring to the table and look at the whole individual. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

Equal opportunity is at the heart of how we recruit, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective and passion to our team.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance, covering up to 75% of charges for GP's, dentists, physios and more. 
• A day off on your birthday
• Discounts from a wide range of suppliers

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on Tuesday 26th February. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!