Receptionist/facility Coordinator

2 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Ara Institute of Canterbury Full time

**Permanent, Proportional (0.8FTE 30 hours per week)**

- Provide reception and administrative support for Te Puna Wānaka.
- Coordinate bookings, events, and hospitality services.
- Maintain Whare facilities and ensure cultural appropriateness.

Welcoming front-of-house role coordinating reception, events, and facilities for Te Puna Wānaka at Ara.

**Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role**

Join Ara’s Te Puna Wānaka team as a Receptionist/Facilities Coordinator and be the welcoming face for visitors while ensuring smooth operations. In this varied role, you’ll manage reception services, coordinate events and bookings, maintain facilities, and provide hospitality that reflects our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and kaupapa Māori. If you’re organised, friendly, and passionate about supporting Māori and Pasifika communities, we’d love to hear from you.

**Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills and Experience**

- Tikanga Māori expertise and commitment to kaupapa Māori.
- Proficiency in Te Reo Māori or strong willingness to learn.
- Event coordination and planning experience.
- Reception and administrative support skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Outlook) and Adobe.
- Knowledge of booking systems and invoicing processes.
- Effective communication across diverse groups.
- Friendly, welcoming, and professional approach.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and follow processes.
- Problem-solving and solutions-focused mindset.

**Mō Mātou - About us**

Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

As a business division of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

**Rā Katinga - Applications close - 5pm 23 November**

**Job Details**:

- Reference #- 19002-
- Posted on- 13 Nov 2025-
- Closes on- 23 Nov 2025 17:00-
- Location(s)- Central Christchurch-
- Expertise- Business Support / Administration-
- Job level(s)- Graduate-
- Work type(s)- Permanent part-time

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