Applications are now being sought for an Office Administration position at Hurunui College. (See job description for full details)
Hurunui College is pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to apply for the position of Office Administrator at Hurunui College. The officer administrator is often the first point of contact for whanau, visitors and contractors to the school and provides a critical contact point for whanau, staff and students during the school day. The position requires somebody who holds themselves to a high level of professionalism and is able to respond to the needs of the school and community in a calm, methodical and courteous manner. The successful applicant will need to show patience and be able to manage the wellness of students and be confident in managing injuries and illnesses. There is also a high level of digital literacy attached to the position and the successful applicant will be required to problem solve and manage a range of applications and programmes. Training and support will be provided as necessary. The position is a permanent 37 ½ hours/week, 41 weeks a year. 8 am - 4 pm Monday to Friday. The successful applicant is employed during term time and must be available the week prior to school opening to assist with the start of year office and school administration.
Those wishing to apply for the position are encouraged to contact Judith Topp, Executive Officer, Hurunui College for more information. jt@hurunuicollege.school.nz, 03 314430
Personal Qualities and Expectations:
Highly organised and works well as part of a team
Good communication skills both electronically and verbally
High levels of literacy and numeracy
Trustworthy and reliable
Is able to maintain a professional and positive manner in the face of adversity
Sense of humour and the ability to get along well with others
Courteous and is able to be a friendly and positive initial point of contact for the school
Understands the importance of and maintains a high level of confidentiality
Is able to triage and prioritise work to best meet the needs of the school
Digitally literate and able to learn and problem solve across a range of applications and platforms.
Highly adaptable with the ability to think on their feet and calmly manage situations as they arise.
A capable first aider and able to show compassion to the well being of students
Application Requirements All applicants must submit a...
Completed application form
Curriculum vitae
Covering letter outlining their suitability to the position
Timeline for Appointment
29 June 2020- Applications open 22 July 2020- Applications close 12 noon - Applicants shortlisted 23 July 2020- Shortlisted applicants contacted and interviews arranged 27 July 2020- Appointment confirmed (tentative date)
