Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi offers the highest standards of tertiary education from certificate to doctorate levels, including programmes for international scholars of indigenous studies.
Our vision is to promote, grow and sustain Maori language, knowledge and culture, according to tikanga Maori practice.
This is an exciting time to be part of Maori and indigenous scholarship, and our success relies on the excellence of our people and our connection to the communities that we serve.
We offer a stimulating teaching, research and professional working environment in one of our three campuses: our main campus in Whakatane, Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and Te Tai Tokerau (Northland).
Position OverviewWe are seeking a permanent Receptionist (1x fulltime OR 2x part-time) for our Whakatane Campus.
In this role you will be the first point of contact to manaaki (greet, meet, and look after) our manuhiri (visitors), tauira (students), and kaimahi (staff) in a manner that models the values of our organisation.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe role also provides operational administration support services including: Handling phone and reception enquiriesManaging inwards and outwards mail and courier parcelsManaging the Enquiries electronic systemCo-ordinating, arranging and monitoring purchase orders, travel and accommodation bookings, and site approvals for Academic RegistryMinimum RequirementsApplicants who have the following are encouraged to apply: A friendly, welcoming, and approachable natureA relevant business administration, computing, or related level two certificate qualificationAt least two years relevant reception or administration experience in a customer service type roleExperience using the Microsoft Office suite of programmes including MS Outlook, Word, Excel to at least an intermediate levelA full clean driver's licenceKnowledge of Tikanga Maori and the ability to communicate at a basic level in Te Reo Maori, or a willingness to improve Te Reo Maori skills beyond basic levelWe offer a supportive working environment and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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