Weekend Receptionist

About Summerset: 

Summerset is the second largest retirement village operator in New Zealand. We're passionate about providing quality service to our clients and we are growing quickly, with 39+ villages from Whangarei down to Dunedin. We are proud of our dynamic work environment and an equally diverse workforce.

The role:

We are seeking a professional and organized Weekend Receptionist to join our team at Summerset by the Dunes, Papamoa. As the first point of contact, you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming environment for visitors and managing various administrative tasks.

• Greet and direct visitors, ensuring a positive first impression of our organization
• Answer and manage incoming phone calls, emails, and other communications
• Schedule appointments and maintain an up-to-date calendar for the office
• Handle basic administrative tasks, including filing, data entry, and document preparation
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages
• Maintain a clean and organized reception area
• Assist with various office tasks as needed, supporting the team's efficiency
• Ensure security protocols are followed, including visitor sign-in procedures

The hours for this role is Saturday and Sunday 9:30am to 2:30pm.

About you:

You possess strong verbal and written communication skills, complemented by a friendly and professional demeanor that reflects your excellent customer service skills. Preferably, you have previous experience in reception and customer service roles along with the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in fast-paced environments. You have a keen eye for detail, and are equally comfortable working independently or collaboratively as part of a team. In addition, you have intermediate computer skills using MS Office suite and email management. 

What’s in it for you? To recognise the important work that you do for our residents, we offer:

• An enthusiastic and supportive team that is fun to be part of
• Health cover, social sporting teams, and discounts at a range of suppliers plus much more

If you, or someone you know, are strong enough to care, then we would love to hear from you.

Applications for this role will close on Tuesday 6th May. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

Due to NZ Immigration requirements, we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role.