Receptionist | Glenfield

Metlifecare; Kaipātiki; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness days

Birthday leave

Health insurance

Parental leave

Kiwisaver

EAP

Refer a friend

Training support

Job summary

Metlifecare Limited is seeking a friendly receptionist for a permanent part-time role at Orchards Village, Glenfield, Auckland. You will be the first point of contact for residents, staff, contractors and visitors, providing welcoming reception and administrative support to enable smooth service delivery.

You will bring enthusiasm for customer service, a can-do attitude, and be a reliable team player who helps maintain a welcoming atmosphere at the village, reflecting our high service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles is preferred.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Professionally welcomes visitors and answers calls and queries in a warm manner.
• Ensures the Reception area is neat and tidy.
• General administrative tasks and team support.
• Monitor Health & Safety issues as required.
• First responder for call bells.
• Current First Aid certificate or willingness to gain one.

Skills

Customer service

Reception duties

Administrative skills

First Aid

Job description

Hourly rate + weekend allowance + staff benefits

• Competitive hourly rate offered - excellent weekend allowance applies here!
• Fabulous team to work with

About the role

We are seeking a star receptionist for a permanent, part- time position at our Orchards Village, based on Glenfield. Reporting to the Village Manager, you will provide quality and timely reception and administration support which enables effective service delivery for our residents, staff, and visitors.

You will bring enthusiasm and passion for customer service to our village and to be the first point of contact for residents, staff, contractors and visitors. This role is pivotal to ensure a 'welcoming' atmosphere at our village, reflecting the service standards we excel at.

Responsibilities will include:

• Professionally welcomes visitors and answers all calls and queries in a warm and friendly manner.
• Ensures the Reception area is kept neat and tidy.
• General administrative task & support to the team in general.
• Monitoring all relevant Health & Safety issues
• First responder for call bell
• Current First Aid certificate or happy to gain one

About You

You will have had previous experience in a similar role and understand how first impressions certainly count. You are a team player with a positive and welcoming attitude, and you always go 'above and beyond' in all you do. You have excellent 'all round' admin and computer skills, performing tasks accurately and efficiently. You have a can-do attitude and are happy to put your hand up to help when needed. Professional but friendly, you will become the source of knowledge for all things at the village.

About us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,300 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

Check out some of our Benefits!

• Paid wellness days per annum
• 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
• Health Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
• 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
• Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500*
• Education, Development and Training Support

Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with yourapplication.

At Metlifecare, our vision is to create extraordinary living experiences for older New Zealanders. For over 40 years, we've built communities where residents can live rewarding, connected and fulfilling lives.

Today, we support more than 7,000 residents across New Zealand with a team of over 2,000 people dedicated to making a positive difference every day. What sets us apart is our people. We believe the best outcomes come from taking ownership, working together and focusing on what matters most.