Receptionist/Administrator

Posted 02 October 2026
LocationWellington
Job type Fixed Term
Reference133643

Job Description

Receptionist / Administrator - Fixed Term Contract
  • Combination of front-of-house customer service, administration and coordination.
  • Porirua location
  • Annual salary between $70,000 to $75,000 depending on experience
  • Free on-site parking
Are you a natural people person who loves being at the heart of a busy workplace?

We’re looking for a friendly, warm and confident Receptionist / Administrator to join our commercial client based in Porirua on a fixed-term contract covering parental leave. You will be the face of this organisation creating a welcoming first impression for visitors, customers, suppliers and employees, while providing valuable administrative support across the business.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days will necessarily look the same. You might be welcoming visitors and managing calls one moment, organising travel or supporting an event the next. If you thrive on people interaction, enjoy variety and are great at keeping things running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.

The opportunity

You’ll be joining a high-profile New Zealand organisation who is a leader in their field.

This role combines front-of-house customer service with administration and coordination, including:
  • Being the welcoming first point of contact for visitors, customers, suppliers, contractors and employees
  • Managing incoming calls, emails, website enquiries and general correspondence
  • Providing administration support to leaders and teams across the business
  • Coordinating travel, accommodation, meetings and visitor arrangements
  • Supporting company events, employee activities and internal initiatives
  • Keeping reception, meeting rooms and visitor areas organised and presentation-ready
  • Coordinating couriers, deliveries, office supplies and other day-to-day requirements
It can be a fast-paced environment, so you’ll need to be comfortable juggling priorities, switching gears when something urgent comes up and maintaining a positive, professional approach throughout.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is genuinely friendly, bubbly and welcoming and who enjoys being around people.

You will ideally bring:
  • Previous reception, administration/coordination or customer service experience
  • Strong customer service skills and a genuine enjoyment of helping people
  • A polished, professional and approachable manner
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong administration, organisation and attention to detail
  • Confidence communicating with people at all levels
  • The ability to multitask and adapt when priorities change
  • Strong Microsoft Office and general computer skills
  • A proactive attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed
  • Reliability, discretion and a strong understanding of confidentiality.
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys creating a great experience for others and takes pride in being a positive company representative.

What’s on offer?
  • Salary: $70,000 to $75,000 per annum
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm
  • Location: Porirua
  • Free on-site parking
  • A varied role with plenty of interaction across the business
  • The opportunity to work within a high-profile, proudly New Zealand owned company
  • Potential opportunities to progress into other roles as the business continues to grow
This is an on-site, front-of-house position, so working from home is not available.

Fixed-term dates

The parental leave contract is planned to run until 2 February 2028, with the formal cover period commencing 19 November 2026.  Ideally, we’d love our successful candidate to start around 9 November 2026, allowing time for a thorough handover before the parental leave period begins.

Interested?

If you are an organised administrator with a strong customer service mindset who loves interacting with people, this could be the perfect opportunity to become part of the team. 

Don’t delay apply now quoting reference 133643 or to find out more contact Sharlene Yule at Beyond Recruitment at email:  sharlene.yule@beyond.co.nz  

Applications close on 16 October 2026.  You must be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident to apply for this role.