Receptionist - Casual

Summerset Retirement Villages; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts from suppliers

Uniform provided

Telus Health (EAP)

Career growth across Summerset

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages in Dunedin is seeking a friendly Receptionist for our Dunedin Village. This casual role supports the village and care centre with administration and top‑notch front-desk service, often on short notice.

You’ll be the face of the village, coordinating tasks and providing welcoming, professional help to residents, families and staff. Prioritising accuracy, organisation and reliable communication is essential to grow within the Summerset network.

Qualifications

• You’re someone who loves being organised, takes pride in getting the details right, and enjoys helping others.
• With a positive, can-do attitude, you’ll be comfortable juggling multiple priorities, working independently, and building strong relationships across the village.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and timely administration, management support and document control to both the Village and Care Centre
• Superb customer service at reception for our customers, the village management team and staff

Skills

Customer service

Administration

Support managers

Organisational skills

Communication with diverse people

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

As a Receptionist at our Dunedin village, you will work as part of a team that creates the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle for our residents. Our Receptionist is in many ways the face of our business and as such you need to be able to relate to a wide range of people, especially the elderly and their families.

This is a casual role, working on an as-needed basis, with shifts often offered at short notice.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Provide efficient and timely administration, management support and document control to both the Village and Care Centre
• Superb customer service at reception for our customers, the village management team and staff

Qualifications

You’re someone who loves being organised, takes pride in getting the details right, and enjoys helping others. With a positive, can-do attitude, you’ll be comfortable juggling multiple priorities, working independently, and building strong relationships across the village.

You Will Bring

• Outstanding customer service skills and a strong administration background.
• Proven experience supporting managers and coordinating administrative tasks.
• Strong organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with a diverse range of people and the initiative to get things done.

Additional Information

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:

• Discounts from a wide range of suppliers
• Uniform provided and free access to Telus Health (EAP)
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset

Applications for this role will close on the 18th of November. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications.

Dunedin Village