Receptionist and Administrator Support

Based in Rangiora, North Canterbury:

• Permanent part-time position (16-20hrs pw)
• Monday to Thursday, 9am - 1.30pm/2.30pm (some flexibility)
• Based in Ngawi Thompson Centre, Presbyterian Support
• Closing date: Friday 17th April
• Start date: ASAP

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ke tēnei mahi | About the position

The purpose of this role is to:

• Provide manaakitanga, reception cover and support to the team in the North Canterbury Office for all administration requirements.
• To be the welcoming face of the office and support all clients, whānau, and members of the public that walk through the door.
• Provide efficient site and administration duties, employee support, and client care to adequately ensure the smooth day to day operations of the North Canterbury site services.

He aha ta matou e tuku atu ki a koe | What we can offer you 

We are committed to supporting our employees and providing a positive work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• An opportunity to make a difference, working with teams who support our community
• Work with highly passionate and dedicated people
• Up to date IT systems
• A safe, healthy, and supportive work environment where wellbeing is not just talked about
• A people focused culture (He tangata, He tangata, He tangata) 
• Flexible working policy and environment 
• Stimulating, challenging and rewarding work 
• Extra leave entitlements like birthday and whānau leave!
• EAP and employee benefits programmes (www.myboost.co.nz) 
• Medical Insurance Cover

He kōrero mōu | About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 3-4 years’ experience in reception - administrative roles.
• Experience with customer service and demonstrated ability to manaakitanga and communicate in a positive, confident, and professional manner in person, via written communication, and over the phone.
• Have intermediate computer and office equipment skills including the use of email, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 applications, and databases.
• Have demonstrated aptitude to learn new systems and databases quickly and adheres to confidentiality, privacy, and professional boundaries.
• Be familiar with general office administration including the management of site resources and arranging work through suppliers and contractors.
• Have excellent communication skills and a strong ability to develop relationships.
• Have an openness to and enjoyment of differences in values, beliefs, and cultural practices including gender identity, sexual orientation, and differing levels of ability.
• Live and embody the PSUSI values in your mahi: Aroha, Whakawhanaungatanga, Tikanga, Kaitiakitanga and Kotahitanga.
• Embrace PSUSI's cultural journey and be keen to use and upskill in Te Reo Māori.
• Demonstrate empathy and resilience, initiative and self-motivation.
• Be willing and excited to work with many cultures including Māori from any Iwi.
• Have highly developed communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Have a full clean drivers licence.
• Pass a Police vet check.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Presbyterian Support Upper South Island aims to create a better life for everyone. Our social services are focused on whakawhanaungatanga and manākitanga (relationships and hospitality) to help to build safer, stronger, more connected families and communities. This includes supporting older people to maintain their wellbeing and positive social connections as they age and helping tamariki, teens and families to learn, grow and thrive.

Since July 2023, we have embraced a Co-Governance model at both the Board and senior leadership levels, reflecting our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and fostering shared responsibility in our leadership. We manaakitanga all those on a journey to embrace the use of te reo Māori and improve their capability in tikanga and encourage you to apply for this role.

Our vision is for an equitable, compassionate, and inclusive society and our mission is to enhance the mana of children/tamariki, young people/rangatahi, families/whānau and older people/kaumātua to be safe, resilient, and connected. Kei te tae ana te ngākau - achieving a heart of love. 

We are proudly inclusive of all sexual orientations, genders, and abilities - we provide an inclusive Safe Space for all.

We have sites across the upper South Island covering the Tasman & Marlborough (Te Tau Ihu o te waka a Maui), West Coast (Te Tai Poutini) and Canterbury districts (Ōtautahi, Waimakariri & Hakatere).

Whakataukī: Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi. With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.

Tono mai | Apply Now

Does this sound like the ideal role for you?

If you match the above criteria, click apply now with your CV and a cover letter!

Hurry! Applications close on Friday 17th April 2026. We will consider applicants as and when they apply. 

You can view this listing on Seek. Confidential enquiries are welcome via the Hiring Manager, Jenna Cook - jennac@psusi.org.nz. 

Read the job description here.