Health & Counselling Receptionist/Administrator

Job Overview

Auckland University of Technology (AUT), located in Auckland, New Zealand, invites applications for a permanent part-time position as a receptionist supporting the medical centre and counselling services. This role works from AUT's City Campus in a purpose-built modern clinic. AUT is a reputable, student-centered university with over 27,000 students and 4,000 staff, emphasizing values such as integrity (Pono), justice (Tika), and compassion (Aroha), as well as robust cultural inclusion based on Te Tiriti and indigenous knowledge.

Role Highlights

• Frontline position managing a busy reception area.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Part-time schedule: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, totaling 15 hours weekly.

About AUT Student Services

The award-winning Student Services and Administration directorate at AUT delivers comprehensive student-centered support throughout the educational journey—from enrolment to graduation and beyond. The team integrates administration, wellbeing, governance, and operational services, fostering equity, service excellence, and tangible student and staff outcomes in a diverse university setting.

Candidate Profile

• Possesses a warm, approachable demeanor with strong communication skills.
• Excellent organizational capabilities and adaptability under pressure with creative problem-solving ability.
• Professional, efficient, and exhibits a proactive 'can-do' attitude.
• Empathetic approach dedicated to providing high-quality customer service.
• Proficient written and oral English communication.
• Experience within a healthcare setting is necessary.
• Familiarity with practice management software; experience with MedTech32 or Evolution is advantageous.
• Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and supportive of AUT’s Te Aronui cultural journey.

Additional Information

• Salary ranges from NZD 62,000 to NZD 81,000 annually, prorated based on part-time hours and dependent on qualifications and experience.
• This permanent role is part-time (15 hours per week).
• Position classified as a children's worker role, requiring safety checks under the Children’s Act 2014.
• Applicants must submit a cover letter specifying their interest in the role and responding to key criteria along with their CV via AUT’s online application system.
• Applications close on 6th July 2026 at 11:55 pm.

Diversity and Inclusion

AUT is committed to an inclusive workplace embracing all ethnicities, genders, orientations, beliefs, socio-economic backgrounds, and accessibility needs. The university honors the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supports Māori and Pacific communities actively.