School Receptionist/Administrator

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. This role is the heartbeat of our school community. You will be the first point of contact for our young students, parents, whānau, and visitors. You will balance a bustling front counter with essential administrative tasks, ensuring our daily school operations run seamlessly. Key responsibilities Greet visitors, answer phone calls, and manage general email enquiries with a warm and helpful approach Maintain accurate daily student attendance records using the Edge SMS system, tracking lateness and proactively following up on unexplained absences Provide a comforting presence and basic first aid to primary and intermediate students who are unwell or injured Process new student enrolments and student exits within the Edge system, ensuring all data complies with Ministry of Education guidelines Assist teaching staff with administrative requests and help distribute school-wide notices, newsletters, and reminders to parents Manage school mail, monitor office supplies, and keep the reception area tidy and welcoming About you Prior administrative or reception experience, ideally within a primary or intermediate school setting Confident experience using School Student Management System is highly desirable, but full training will be provided to the right candidate Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate warmly and clearly with young children, parents, and external agencies Superb organisational skills to manage a high-volume workspace while keeping a calm, friendly demeanour A current First Aid Certificate or the willingness to complete training immediately Clean police vetting is mandatory to meet the requirements of the Children's Act 2014 What we offer A friendly, inclusive, and collaborative staff community A rewarding role where you directly impact the wellbeing of our school community Term-time flexibility options to align with school holidays About us At Balmoral School we cater to students from Year 0 through Year 8, fostering a vibrant, supportive, and active learning environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr