Receptionist (Rec Centre)

Receptionist – Massey Sport and Recreation Centre
Palmerston North Campus | Permanent Part-Time
Salary Band: $48,665 – $57,738 (pro-rated)

Are you a people-focused, reliable communicator with a passion for wellbeing and recreation? Join the team at Massey University’s Sport and Recreation Centre in Palmerston North as a permanent part-time Receptionist.

As the first point of contact for members and guests, you will play a key role in providing exceptional customer service and ensuring our facility is welcoming and well-organised.

We’re looking for friendly, organised individuals who can commit to one or more of the following weekly shifts:

Available Shifts:

• Shift One:
  Monday & Tuesday 4.30pm – 10.15pm
  Friday 5.45am – 9.00am (Total: 15.25 hours/week)
• Shift Two:
  Wednesday 4.30pm – 10.15pm
  Saturday & Sunday 7.30am – 2.30pm (Total: 19.25 hours/week)
• Shift Three:
  Thursday & Friday 4.30pm – 10.15pm (Total: 11.5 hours/week)
• Shift Four:
  Saturday & Sunday 2.30pm – 8.15pm (Total: 13.5 hours/week)

You can apply for one or more of these shifts. Please clearly state your preferred shift(s) in your application.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet members and visitors, ensuring a warm and positive first impression
• Manage bookings and general enquiries (in-person and on the phone)
• Assist with events and day-to-day operations
• Support membership administration, ensuring accurate data entry and record-keeping
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and professional reception area
• Provide general administrative support to the wider team

About You

You’ll be someone who enjoys engaging with people and creating a positive environment for others. Ideally, you will bring:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail
• Confidence working independently as well as collaboratively in a team
• Availability to work weekends and flexibility to provide occasional cover if needed
• Previous experience in customer service or a reception role (advantageous, but not essential)

If you're passionate about creating a great experience for others and enjoy working in a dynamic, active setting, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer:

• A welcoming and energetic team environment
• A chance to contribute to student and community wellbeing
• Access to excellent campus recreation facilities

Help us deliver on our mission: Have Fun, Be Active & Live Well.

Applications close: Sunday 29 June 2025, 11.30pm

Note: Please clearly state your preferred shift(s) in your application.