School Front Desk & Admin Support

seek.co.nz; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ANI seeks a receptionist to be the welcoming face of the front office, handling inquiries, greeting visitors and students, and supporting staff with administrative tasks. The role includes data entry, attendance, calendar management, and maintaining filing systems.

Ideal candidates will have excellent communication, strong organisation, and experience with standard office tools. School experience is a plus, with a positive attitude and ability to work in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• Essential experience with office systems and digital tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Student management systems).
• A proactive, flexible team player with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a busy environment.
• Prior experience in reception is preferred, school experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, students, and whanau, answer incoming calls, emails and manage general inquiries with a warm and professional demeanour.
• Assist with data entry, student attendance, notices, general school administration, sorting mail, managing calendars, office functions and maintaining digital and physical filing systems.
• Manage student office monitors and sell uniform and stationery to new students.
• Keep the reception and common areas tidy, monitor office supplies, support the senior leadership and staff as required with administrative tasks and manage the sick bay.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Office software proficiency

Team player

Independent working

Calm under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Student management systems

Job description

ANI seeks a receptionist to be the welcoming face of the front office, handling inquiries, greeting visitors and students, and supporting staff with administrative tasks. The role includes data entry, attendance, calendar management, and maintaining filing systems.

Ideal candidates will have excellent communication, strong organisation, and experience with standard office tools. School experience is a plus, with a positive attitude and ability to work in a busy environment.