Head Office Receptionist

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.
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- Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, _ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga _mo Aotearoa whanui._

**Head Office Receptionist**
- Provide a warm and welcoming space to customers coming into our office
- Part take in managing reception and facility services on one of our main floors
- 6-month fixed-term opportunity based in our Wellington Head Office
- Play a key role by supporting the mininstry as one of two receptionists, and act as the first point of contact by assisting everyone who comes through our doors._

**Korero mo te turanga -** **About the role**

The receptionist is an important front of house role that sits in our Building Services team who are responsible for providing core facilities management support and service across our head office. As a receptionist, your key duties will consist of the following:

- Greeting and guiding guests and contractors through the Ministry's sign in/out procedures
- Manage meeting rooms, Te Whare Aorere, Parent Room, Ministry art works
- Oversee our common rooms to ensure they are stocked appropriately
- Manage and maintain Access Cards
- Monitoring and manage MFAT car parks
- Monitor CCTV for any security risks and report immediately to SEC/FMT
- Provide support to the Facilities Team during busy periods
- Escort/supervise contractors for remedial works
- Assist with Building Services duties and floor host role

For more detail you can view a copy of the position description **here**.

The salary range for this role is $53,308 to $59,231 total remuneration, negotiable depending on skills and experience.

Please note the total remuneration is inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

**Ma wai te mahi nei?**:

- Who are we looking for?**

We are keen to hear from you if you have the following:

- Must have previous receptionist experience in government or a large commercial company
- Strong administration, time-management and organistion skills required
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Must have experience managing contractors or cutomers within a coorportae environment

Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Maori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Maori (the Maori worldview) into your work.

If you are just starting on this journey that's OK too - as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability. As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.

**Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Aorere - Why MFAT?**

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

**Mo matou - About us**

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand's interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

**Me pehea te tuku tono -**To Apply/Interested?**

For a confidential discussion please contact Recruitment

To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance at **Confidential** level.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a **Confidential** security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:
Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

**Applications close at 6pm on Wednesday 5th March 2025.**

**Please note**:This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a 'Corporate' role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.