" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eOffice Assistant\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3898\"\u003e Admin / Secretarial / Office Support \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3899\"\u003e Receptionist \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3900\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"3901\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 4/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn the reception experience in our Britomart office\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild your administration career in a professional, supportive environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnjoy a varied role where no two days are quite the same\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e With six offices across New Zealand, Duncan Cotterill is one of New Zealand\u0026rsquo;s largest law firms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e We\u0026rsquo;re looking for a confident, reliable and personable Office Assistant to be the face of our Auckland office. As the sole person managing reception, you\u0026rsquo;ll own the arrival experience and be the first point of contact for clients, visitors and colleagues.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is an important and visible role. You\u0026rsquo;ll create a warm, professional first impression, keep reception running smoothly and help set the tone for everyone who walks through our doors. Alongside managing reception independently, you\u0026rsquo;ll support our busy legal teams with a varied mix of office administration.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Your day will include welcoming clients and visitors, answering phone calls, preparing spaces for meetings, assisting with internal and external events, managing deeds and files, and pitching in with other office and administration tasks as they arise.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e To thrive in this role, you\u0026rsquo;ll ideally bring:\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eexperience in a client-facing or customer service role, and confidence engaging with a wide range of people.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eexcellent organisation, punctuality and time management skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea genuine commitment to delivering a high standard of service.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea polished, friendly and professional approach.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einitiative, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean interest in supporting a busy office and growing your administration skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll be someone who enjoys taking ownership, notices the small details and is always ready to help. You\u0026rsquo;ll be comfortable working independently at reception while also being an active and valued member of the wider office team.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Based in our modern Britomart office, you\u0026rsquo;ll work alongside high-performing legal professionals and passionate corporate support teams in a friendly, professional environment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If you\u0026rsquo;re ready to bring your customer service skills into a role with variety, visibility and room to grow, we\u0026rsquo;d love to hear from you!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note, if you don\u0027t have an academic transcript, you can reattach your CV or cover letter to this section of the application page.\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1131208\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "