Receptionist - Wellington CBD

Randstad Group (New Zealand); Wellington; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Group (New Zealand) seeks a polished Receptionist for an immediate temporary assignment in Wellington CBD. You will be the first point of contact, greeting visitors and supporting front-of-house operations to ensure a welcoming experience for staff and guests.

Key responsibilities include handling inquiries, managing access cards, and maintaining an orderly reception. The role requires strong communication, reliability, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a reception, front-of-house, or customer-facing administration role.
• Clear, confident communication skills and a warm, approachable manner.
• Reliable, punctual, and available to commit to the full assignment through to mid-January.
• Confident using standard office software and managing visitor/access systems.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and assisting members of the public at the front desk.
• Handling general enquiries professionally in person and over the phone.
• Issuing and managing security access cards for staff.
• Maintaining a tidy, organised, and welcoming reception area.

Skills

Receptionist

Front of House

Customer Service

Administration

Visitor Management

Access Control

Education

Secondary School

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temporary Receptionist – Wellington CBD

• Location: Te Aro, Wellington CBD

• Dates: Immediate start through to 16 January 2027

About the Role We are seeking a polished, reliable, and welcoming Receptionist for an immediate temporary assignment with a prominent public sector organisation in central Wellington. Acting as the first point of contact, you will manage front-of-house operations and ensure a positive experience for all visitors and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and assisting members of the public at the front desk.

• Handling general enquiries professionally in person and over the phone.

• Issuing and managing security access cards for staff.

• Maintaining a tidy, organised, and welcoming reception area.

About You

• Proven experience in a reception, front-of-house, or customer-facing administration role.

• Clear, confident communication skills and a warm, approachable manner.

• Reliable, punctual, and available to commit to the full assignment through to mid-January.

• Confident using standard office software and managing visitor/access systems.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

skills

Receptionist, Front of House, Customer Service, Administration, Visitor Management, Temporary, Wellington, Public Enquiries, Access Control

qualifications

• Proven experience in a reception or front-of-house role
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Experience managing visitor sign-ins and staff access cards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

education

Secondary School/High School

Proven experience in a reception or front-of-house role,Strong communication and customer service skills,Experience managing visitor sign-ins and staff access cards,Proficient in Microsoft Office