Receptionist
Location: Christchurch Central, Canterbury
Job Type: Contract/Temp
Hourly Rate: $28 – $30 per hour
Central city and Christchurch East locations
Full-time hours with an immediate start
Temporary and permanent opportunities
Are you a friendly, polished receptionist ready to start straight away?
We’re looking for someone who can step into full-time reception assignments in the central city and Christchurch East at short notice. You’ll be the first point of contact for customers face to face and over the phone, while keeping the office running smoothly with a mix of admin and ad-hoc support work. Whether you’re after something short-term or hoping a temp role turns into something permanent, we’d love to chat.
Key Responsibilities
Reception
Answering and transferring incoming calls through the switchboard
Meeting and greeting customers and visitors with a warm, professional welcome
Managing visitor sign-in and notifying staff of arrivals
Taking accurate messages and handling general enquiries
Receiving and distributing mail, couriers and deliveries
Keeping the reception and communal areas tidy and presentable
Office administration
Document preparation, formatting, scanning and filing
Data entry and keeping records up to date
Monitoring and responding to the general inbox
Ordering and keeping track of office and kitchen supplies
Marketing support if required, such as updating content, preparing materials or helping with mail-outs
Ad-hoc office duties as needed
Skills & Experience
At least 6–12 months’ experience in reception or a similar role
Excellent presentation and a professional, approachable manner
Articulate and well-spoken with a confident phone manner
Strong attention to detail
Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Organised, reliable, and able to adapt quickly to new environments
If you’re a confident receptionist with immediate availability for full-time work and love being the friendly face of a busy office, we’d love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, contact Kelly Scammell at kelly@grahamconsulting.co.nz. Alternatively, apply via the Seek link.
Please note that all applications will be reviewed; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions regarding your application, please don’t hesitate to contact the consultant listed above.