Receptionist - Fixed Term

Summerset Retirement Villages; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts from providers

Supportive team

Career progression

Job summary

Summerset Retirement Villages is seeking a friendly Receptionist for Summerset by the Park Village in Auckland. You will be the face of our village, providing reception, admin support and a warm, professional welcome to residents and families.

This is a full-time fixed-term role from Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, August to February 2026, based at Manukau Village. You’ll need strong customer service, administration skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• A customer service superstar with a strong administration background
• Proven abilities in providing administrative support to a management team
• Attention to detail, accuracy and time management
• Someone who is able to work independently and take initiative
• A strong communicator with people from all walks of life

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

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent initiative

Strong communicator

Tools

Microsoft Office

Documentation control

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 Summerset by the Park 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.

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

This is a full time fixed term from Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, August - February 2026.

Qualifications

• A customer service superstar with a strong administration background
• Proven abilities in providing administrative support to a management team
• Attention to detail, accuracy and time management
• Someone who is able to work independently and take initiative
• A strong communicator with people from all walks of life

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.

Additional Information

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our Benefits Include

• Discounts from a wide range of providers
• Be part of a supportive team who's passionate about making a genuine difference
• Opportunities to progress your career with Summerset

Applications for this role will close on Friday 21st August.

Manukau Village