School Reception / Administration

Mt Roskill Intermediate School is a vibrant, diverse school in the heart of Mt Roskill.

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our team in our School Reception / Administrator position.  This is an important and busy role, requiring a welcoming, organised, efficient person with excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude.

Position Objectives:

• To provide a welcoming, friendly and supportive face to the school, greeting callers and visitors to the school while providing assistance to parents, students, staff and outside agencies as applicable
• To provide back up support for Attendance and Enrolments
• To manage designated areas of responsibility including the sickbay and lost property
• To undertake designated administrative tasks
• To manage tasks associated with the role timely and accurately

Work Skills Required are:

• Have the ability to work with a range of IT systems and accurately enter and interpret information.
• Shows initiative and demonstrates the ability to follow and generate processes
• Have the ability to effectively use the Student Management System (Hero)
• Have proven, well developed literacy and numeracy skills
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills:
• Have or demonstrate willingness to develop First aid skills (training can be provided)
• Is able to prioritise tasks around regular interruptions
• Demonstrate the ability to make fast and sound decisions under pressure.

Personal qualities required are:

• Wonderful interpersonal skills with a positive, calm manner and the ability to engage with many different people, is essential
• Strong work ethic, with great time management, and optimistic approach to solutions
• The ability to work effectively both as an individual and collaboratively
• An interest in students and a desire to see them all achieve to their full potential
• Attention to detail, processes and systems
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• The ability to reinforce school expectations and practices with students, with manaaki and kindness
• Resilience -stays positive and is able to work and support others under pressure and in ‘high peak times’
• The ability to be reflective and pick up new skills quickly, including technology platforms
• Professional in all interactions, at all times
• Innovative and has initiative
• Follows up, get things done in a timely manner
• Loyal, trustworthy, honest and courageous
• Practise and embody our schoolwide values
• Clear, timely communication

For more detailed information on this position and to request a copy of the job description, please email Executive Officer, Kylie Darby-Smith.

Remuneration:

This role is covered under the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement, within Grade 3, depending on experience and skills.

Allowances:

A designated first aider in the school shall be paid an allowance of $0.35 per hour.

Scope:

Permanent part time position (Term time only), plus up to one additional week at the commencement of the school’s school year. Extra time, if needed, will be with consultation.

Hours: 32.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday 8am – 3pm (includes 10 minute paid break and 30minute unpaid lunch break).

Through all their daily actions, the staff at Mt Roskill Intermediate School actively encourage:

• A shared understanding and a cohesive approach to our School Vision of ‘Whakapuāwai’ - To Thrive
• A commitment to our School Values of Care – Manaaki, Respect – Kōtua and Responsibility – Tūtika
• We recognise Te Ao Māori and developing effective relationships built on trust and respect are an integral part of improving the outcomes for our students.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the position, you will need

1. Cover Letter
2. Your CV outlining your skills and experience in relation to what we are seeking and the details of three referees
3. Please submit completed applications to: Executive Officer, Kylie Darby-Smith ••••@mri.school.nz
4. An Application Form - this will be emailed to all shortlisted applicants and will be required to be fully completed.