Receptionist - Casual

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Summerset Avonhead seeks a customer service oriented Receptionist on a casual as-needed basis, the face residents and their families meet while delivering admin and document control for the Village and Care Centre. The role blends warmth with solid organisation and requires you to work independently, manage time well and communicate clearly with people from all backgrounds. To stand out, highlight front desk experience, support for management, attention to detail and a proactive team oriented approach aligned with Summerset’s One Team, Strong Enough to Care and Strive to Be the Best culture. Apply early, confirm NZ right to work, view JD via the link, tailor your CV to as-needed shifts; closing date 16 February 2026.

Company Description

You can help bring our villages to life! 

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.  

The way we work is guided by our values - One Team, Strong Enough to Care and Strive to Be the Best. We know it takes a collective effort to bring a village to life and help it thrive, so Summerset is a place where everyone’s uniqueness and diversity can shine.  

When you’re part of the Summerset team, you belong to a place where your work has real impact, who you are is fully embraced and where your career flourishes. 

Job Description

Summerset Avonhead is looking for a customer service superstar to join the team as a Receptionist on a casual contract basis!

Our Receptionist is in many ways the face of our business and as such you need to be able to relate to a wide range of people, especially the elderly and their families.

At Summerset, we value your customer service ethic as much as the technical skills you bring to the team - our culture is what sets us apart!

This is a casual contract working on an 'as and when required' basis.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Provide efficient and timely administration, management support and document control to both the Village and Care Centre
• Superb customer service at reception for our customers, the village management team and staff

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Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

• A customer service superstar with a strong administration background
• Proven abilities in providing administrative support to a management team
• Attention to detail, accuracy and time management
• Someone who is able to work independently and take initiative
• A strong communicator with people from all walks of life

Additional Information

What does Summerset have to offer?

• A friendly and supportive team
• Work where no two days are the same
• Free access to our EAP service

Due to NZ Immigration requirements, we are obliged to consider candidates that already have the right to work in NZ for this role first. Due to this we may not be able to support a visa application for this role.

The closing date for this role is 16/02/2026. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!