Administration Support/Reception Officer
New Zealand Government
New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.
We're working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver `Our Business' and achieve long-term change.
Administration Support/Reception Officer
- Based at Piki Ki Te Ao
- Police Employee
- Permanent- Full Time
- LAV
- JR5882300
E tu ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e nga ngaru o te wa.
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face
Mo te tunga | About the role
Are you a professional, people-focused individual who thrives in a dynamic environment? Do you enjoy being the first point of contact and creating a positive first impression on behalf of an organisation?
We are seeking an Administration Support / Reception Officer to join our Business Support team. This pivotal role is responsible for delivering high-quality front-of-house services and ensuring a safe, welcoming, and secure environment for all visitors, contractors, and staff.
In this role, you will regularly manage a variety of situations that require professionalism, respect, empathy, and a positive approach. Reporting to the Area Executive Officer, the position offers a diverse range of responsibilities, including administrative support, front counter customer service, mail distribution and sorting, and coordination of security access cards. This is a varied and engaging role ideal for someone who enjoys balancing customer-facing duties with administrative tasks.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide a professional and welcoming reception service to visitors, contractors, and staff.
- Manage building access, including issuing security cards and verifying entry permissions.
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
- Communicate clearly and professionally, with strong verbal and written skills.
He aha taau e kawe mai | What you'll bring
Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.
- Excellent customer-service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people in a customer-friendly manner
- Computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Well-developed verbal, listening and written communications skills
- The ability to work independently or as a team player
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
- Full NZ drivers' licence
- Be a NZ Citizen or have permanent NZ residency
This role is Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements
Mo tatou | About us
New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government's largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.
Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.
The work you'll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.
Applicant Information Pack (External)
Tono inaianei | Apply now
If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.
For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers
All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
Utu a-tau | Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $63,526 and $66,312 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Friday 5th June 2026. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact ***email_hidden***
