School Front Desk & Admin Specialist

Private Advertiser; Otago; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in New Zealand seeks a hands-on admin assistant for a 12-month contract at a school. You will manage the reception, handle enquiries, and support daily office operations.

The role requires 3+ years of customer service or admin, strong computer skills with MS Office and Google tools, and a meticulous, independent work style. Standard hours apply, with weekends off and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE 'O' level or equivalent.
• At least 3 years' experience in customer service or office admin.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google apps.
• Meticulous, responsible and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage school reception counter and front desk support.
• Handle enquiries via phone, walk-ins and email.
• Perform data entry and attendance verification tasks.
• Assist in stationery and inventory management.
• Assist teachers with document preparation and laminations.
• Support goods delivery management and lost-and-found.
• Support the Operations Manager as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Authority.

Skills

Customer service

Office administration

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

GCE 'O' level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Private Advertiser in New Zealand seeks a hands-on admin assistant for a 12-month contract at a school. You will manage the reception, handle enquiries, and support daily office operations.

The role requires 3+ years of customer service or admin, strong computer skills with MS Office and Google tools, and a meticulous, independent work style. Standard hours apply, with weekends off and public holidays.