Receptionist | Casual

Mou | For you

At Harbour Hospice our values are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applications from all backgrounds who share our values of aroha (compassionate), tautikanga (professional), and mo te katoa (inclusive).

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our culture and be part of the team that welcomes visitors to our inpatient units. You will work closely with our volunteers and build meaningful relationships that enrich your role, enjoy flexibility in your working hours with the opportunity to work across our Takapuna, Red Beach, and Warkworth sites, and benefit from a tailored onboarding programme along with ongoing training and development.

Best of all, you will join an organisation where your work matters - he taonga koe.

Mo te tunga | About the role

Our receptionist team are the welcoming friendly face of Harbour Hospice. As a casual Receptionist you will be asked to cover planned and unplanned leave at any of our three sites in Takapuna, Red Beach or Warkworth, sometimes at short notice. Your tasks will include:

• Providing high-quality professional reception service to all hospice visitors and staff
• Supporting clinical teams with timely administrative tasks
• Working alongside reception volunteers ensuring their skills are fully utilised during their shifts
• Building Warden and first point of contact for health and safety and maintenance queries

He korero mou | About you

With experience in a similar customer service role, you’ll be someone who loves interacting with people and a varied work day.

You will have:

• Experience and knowledge working with MS Office and the ability to learn new systems
• A professional approach and ability to assist people in a respectful and sensitive manner
• Great attention to detail
• Calm and compassionate when managing multiple demands
• Ongoing flexibility and availability to fill in as needed at any of our three sites, sometimes at short notice

Ko matou tenei | About us

Harbour Hospice is one of the largest hospices in Aotearoa caring for people across the North Shore, Hibiscus Coast and Warkworth/Wellsford regions. We support and provide holistic care to people in their homes, in one of our two inpatient units, or in community programmes offered at each of our three sites. We are a progressive organisation that puts each turoro/patient, whanau/family, our community and our people, at the heart of everything.

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply

Click on the ‘apply’ button to submit your CV and cover letter. Tell us your motivations for applying and how your work and life experience align with our values and the role you are applying for. We value all applications and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds.

For support with your online application or to korero/chat before you apply, please contact our recruiter Peggy Newton: [021 241 5567](tel:021 241 5567) or [email protected]

Applications close Sunday 6 September 2026

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and pre-employment checks including health screening where applicable, are part of our recruitment process.