Vacancies
Role Description - Office Secretary
Whatawhata School is looking for a friendly, caring and efficient Office Secretary to provide high quality support to our school and the community. This front of house position offers;
Key responsibilities:
Essential skills
Important attributes
Benefits for you:
Range $26-$30 per hour.
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Whatawhata School is looking for a friendly, caring and efficient Office Secretary to provide high quality support to our school and the community. This front of house position offers;
- Permanent role
- Hours of work 8 am - 3 pm, 5 days a week (32.5 hours per week - some room for negotiation)
- Great organisational culture in a vibrant team
- Opportunity to use your administration skills and creative flair
Key responsibilities:
- Being the first point of contact for the school - public relations
- Manage and maintain school communication systems including school website, newsletter, school events
- Maintaining up to date data in the student management system including enrolments, medical care plans
- Providing First aid and basic medical care to students, maintaining of up to date care plans
- Administrative tasks to support the Principal, Office Admin Team and staff
- Potential to be offered the Board Secretary role - (separate contract)
- Supporting school staff where necessary
- Other responsibilities as reasonably required
Essential skills
- Excellent IT and computer skills including knowledge of Word, Excel and Google docs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strengths in building strong relationships with colleagues, students and families
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
- Prior experience in an educational setting is a bonus
- Commitment to the vision of our school
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new skills
- First aid certificate an advantage
- Knowledge of basic finance and or payroll (Novopay) systems an advantage
Important attributes
- Excellent administration skills
- High energy levels
- Caring nature and a good listener
- Responsible, ability to multitask, use initiative and problem solve
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits for you:
- Being part of a fun team
- Opportunity for learning and development
- A supportive and inclusive work environment dedicated to fostering the success of all staff members
Range $26-$30 per hour.
Link to Full Application Pack - Including Application Form - PDF
Link To Full Application Pack - Including Application Form - .doc
Link to Full Application Pack - Including Application Form - Google Doc