Professional Front Desk & Admin Coordinator

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) in Wellington seeks a Receptionist to ensure smooth national office operations. You will be the first point of contact for staff and visitors, delivering a professional, welcoming experience and providing essential admin support.

The role is permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, based in Wellington with standard business hours. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception, administration or call centre environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a customer-service focus.
• Able to prioritise tasks and manage multiple duties effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate the front desk and manage visitor reception.
• Provide general administrative support to staff and teams.
• Greet visitors, answer inquiries and direct to the right contact.
• Support day-to-day office operations during standard business hours.

Skills

Reception experience

Administration experience

Call centre experience

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) in Wellington seeks a Receptionist to ensure smooth national office operations. You will be the first point of contact for staff and visitors, delivering a professional, welcoming experience and providing essential admin support.

The role is permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, based in Wellington with standard business hours. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential for success.