Communications & Office Coordinator

Ryan Recruitment – Christchurch, South Island Be the Friendly Face of a Vibrant Student Community Varied Administration, Communications + Marketing Role Create a Welcoming \"Home Away From Home\" for Students Competitive Salary + Onsite Parking + Free Lunch About the Role: This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Christchurch's well-regarded university residential communities. Reporting directly to the Principal, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations, providing administrative support, managing communications and helping create a welcoming and supportive environment for students. This is a diverse role that combines reception and administration, student support, communications, marketing and database management. You'll be the first point of contact for residents, families, visitors and stakeholders, while also ensuring their digital presence and communications remain engaging, professional and up to date. Working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, you'll enjoy being part of a close-knit team committed to fostering a caring, inclusive and supportive student community. Key Responsibilities include: Manage the reception desk and provide a warm, professional welcome to residents and visitors Process accommodation applications, contracts and resident records accurately and efficiently Maintain and update the Hall website using Wix, ensuring content remains current and engaging Support communications across Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram platforms Maintain databases, digital filing systems and resident documentation Provide administrative support to the Principal and wider leadership team as required You will: Have previous experience in an administration or office coordination role Be confident using Microsoft Office and managing databases and electronic records Be warm, approachable and genuinely enjoy working with young people Have experience with Canva, social media management or marketing activities (advantageous) Be comfortable working within a small team where flexibility and collaboration are highly valued Demonstrate empathy, maturity and sound judgement when supporting students Benefits: Competitive Salary + Onsite Parking + Free Lunch Annual salary review Free on-site parking Complimentary lunch provided daily Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services Supportive and welcoming team culture Opportunity to work in a meaningful role supporting student success and wellbeing About the Company: Our client is a well establish residential accommodation provider affiliated with the University of Canterbury, providing first-year students with a supportive environment where they can thrive. Staff are committed to creating a genuine \"home away from home\" experience for residents and take pride in the strong sense of belonging that defines their community. About Ryan Recruitment: Canterbury-owned, Ryan has proudly supported candidates and clients for over 38 years. Our network, personalised service and reputation are what set us apart. We are committed to giving back to the community, supporting Assistance Dogs and other charities. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. At Ryan, we are committed to building diverse and inclusive workplaces and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Additional information Be the Friendly Face of a Vibrant Student Community Varied Administration, Communications + Marketing Role Create a Welcoming \"Home Away From Home\" for Students #J-18808-Ljbffr