Primary School Office Administrator - Part Time

Bellevue School; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Bellevue School in Tauranga is seeking a friendly, organized Office Administrator to join our busy front-office team. This part-time role (15 hours/week during term time) provides essential support to students, families, staff and visitors, with the flexibility of two daily time options.

You will manage enquiries, enrolments, attendance, newsletters and online communications, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Confident with technology and quick to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and supporting whānau and visitors and handling enquiries.
• Managing student enrolments and attendance records.
• Answering phone and email enquiries and PA support to the Principal.
• Assisting with newsletters, social media and website communications.
• Providing general office support and first aid when needed.
• Ordering resources and maintaining office supplies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Digital literacy

Tools

HERO Student Management System

Job description

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Primary School Office Administrator - Part Time

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and friendly Office Administrator to join our vibrant school team.

As a key member of our office team, you will be a first point of contact for our tamariki, whānau, staff and visitors. We are looking for a real ‘people person’ who enjoys working with children and can problem solve, prioritise and multitask in a busy school environment.

Position details:
Permanent, part-time, 15 hours per week, term time only (40 weeks per year)
Monday-Friday, 12pm - 3pm OR 1pm - 4pm.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

A high level of professional integrity and confidentiality

Strong digital skills, confidence with technology, and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems

Previous school office experience and knowledge of the HERO Student Management System would be an advantage

Knowledge of te reo Māori, including correct pronunciation of names and greetings, or a willingness to develop in this area.

Responsibilities include welcoming and supporting whānau and visitors, student enrolments, phone and email enquiries, PA support to the Principal, attendance, newsletters, social media and website communication, first aid, resource ordering and general office support.

All applicants are required to consent to a Police vet.