Senior Receptionist
Ryman Healthcare
Date: 1 day ago
City: Christchurch, Canterbury
Contract type: Full time
Be the face of Ryman - lead our Christchurch office with professionalism, warmth, and a focus on outstanding support!
At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.
Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors. Additionally, we are proud to be the first healthcare company in New Zealand and Australia to receive the Wellbeing Tick.
At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for Mum and Dad.'
What will you do?
We are seeking a friendly, approachable and proactive Senior Receptionist to ensure the smooth daily operation of our Christchurch office and provide an exceptional experience for all visitors and team members. In this key role, you will manage reception, coordinate office systems and bookings, and provide administrative support across multiple departments. You will also work closely with the Assistant Office Manager to ensure seamless reception coverage and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our office services.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a central role in a high-performing environment while driving continuous improvement and supporting a positive workplace culture.
Other key responsibilities include:
If you are the sort of person who loves working with a team of people who work to a clear purpose, you'll love this role!
A career at Ryman offers:
At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.
- Thrive under leaders who champion respect and support your success
- Make a meaningful difference in what you do
- Shape your future with us - a place where every day is an opportunity to excel
At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.
Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors. Additionally, we are proud to be the first healthcare company in New Zealand and Australia to receive the Wellbeing Tick.
At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for Mum and Dad.'
What will you do?
We are seeking a friendly, approachable and proactive Senior Receptionist to ensure the smooth daily operation of our Christchurch office and provide an exceptional experience for all visitors and team members. In this key role, you will manage reception, coordinate office systems and bookings, and provide administrative support across multiple departments. You will also work closely with the Assistant Office Manager to ensure seamless reception coverage and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our office services.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a central role in a high-performing environment while driving continuous improvement and supporting a positive workplace culture.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Answering reception phone calls and directing inquiries professionally
- Greeting and assisting all visitors and contractors in a professional manner
- Managing mail distribution and organise courier services
- Reporting and coordinate maintenance issues and works within the office
- Supporting onboarding and induction of new team members
- Supporting the Social club team in arranging a series of events throughout the year
- Maintaining regular communication with office team members and share updates through our internal platforms
If you are the sort of person who loves working with a team of people who work to a clear purpose, you'll love this role!
A career at Ryman offers:
- Ongoing support for professional development and career progression opportunities
- Additional wellbeing leave and flexible working arrangements
- Access to over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including; health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail
- Social club events, furry Friday's (bring your dog to work), free yoga and fitness classes
- Free gym membership for onsite gym
- Convenient Ryman owned onsite café (Pioneers Café) with affordable coffee and delicious food options
- You bring solid office administration/reception experience and a passion for providing exceptional first impressions
- You have proven experience in people-facing, customer service roles
- You present yourself in a confident, professional, and approachable manner
- You are passionate about delivering results
- You strive for excellence and look for ways to exceed expectations. You can deliver with confidence in a fast-paced environment
- You believe in the value of strong, positive, trusting teams who work together as one
- You are resilient and can demonstrate composure under pressure
- You value communication that is clear, effective, and powerful
At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.
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