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Office Assistant — Front of House

Part-time, term time · 8:00–11:30am · Monday to Friday

Wairakei Primary School is looking for a warm, organised person to run the front desk each morning — the first point of contact for students, families, and visitors.

  • Welcome students, families and visitors
  • Answer phones and help with enquiries
  • Look after attendance and first aid
  • Keep student records accurate

The details

  • 17.5 hours a week, term-time only. Under the Support Staff in Schools' Collective Agreement, pay can be spread evenly across the full year.
  • Start Monday 10 August 2026, or by negotiation.
  • Pay is set under the SSSCA, with grade and step determined by experience.
  • A current First Aid certificate (or willingness to gain one) is required.
  • Appointment and start are subject to a satisfactory safety check, including a New Zealand Police vet, under the Children's Act 2014.



Applications close 3:00pm, Friday 31 July 2026

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For questions about the role, email Paula Farquhar, Principal, at paula.farquhar@wairakeitaupo.school.nz. Wairakei Primary School is an equal opportunity employer.

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