Receptionist Casual

Auckland - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

We are seeking a Receptionist to support Assessment Services during the Summer School exam period. This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-energy team at a critical time in the academic calendar providing frontline support to students and staff.

Youll be one of the first points of contact in the exam centre helping to ensure exams run efficiently calmly and professionally. This role suits someone who enjoys working with people thrives in a fast-paced environment and can remain composed under pressure.

Please note this is a casual role and the remuneration is $28.53 per hour.

Ngā mahi matua What youll be doing

In this role you will:

Welcome and assist students and staff in the exam centre
Confidently use online systems to support exam operations
Respond to queries and provide clear friendly guidance
Move between tasks throughout the day as priorities change
Support the smooth set-up and running of exams including some walking and light lifting

Youll be well supported with training and orientation prior to the exam period.

He kōrero mōu About you

Youll bring a positive attitude and a calm professional approach to your work. You will ideally:

Be confident using online systems and learning new processes quickly
Enjoy interacting with a wide range of people
Be flexible reliable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Remain calm and focused during busy periods
Be physically comfortable with walking and some lifting as part of the role

Availability is essential for this role. You must be able to work both mornings and afternoons for the full exam period from 16 to 19 February and be available for training and orientation in the week prior.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the worlds most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

Flexible employment practices (including working from home flexible hours)
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave

In addition we also offer career development programmes discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 6/02/2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the abovementioned skills and experiences.

Please note that we may close the advert earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

Please reach out to Sarah Puett - for any job-specific questions. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

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Additional Information :

To be considered for this role you must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori Pacific women LGBTQITakatāpui people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other equity issues go to .

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to

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Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunityWe are seeking a Receptionist to support Assessment Services during the Summer School exam period. This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-energy team at a critical time in the academic calendar providing frontline support to students and staff.Youll be one...