Client Services Host - Christchurch

Kia ora, At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems. This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.

Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga / About the role As part of our Internal Firm Services team in Ōtautahi / Christchurch, you’ll help create a seamless, professional and welcoming experience across our office. This is a varied role where you’ll work across client reception, meeting rooms, events, front of house support and workplace coordination, helping ensure our people, clients and visitors experience a high-quality and well-run environment every day. Your day-to-day could include: Welcoming clients, visitors, contractors and staff with a high standard of customer service Acting as the first point of contact for office enquiries, calls and day-to-day workplace support Supporting meeting room bookings, room set-up and reset, and ensuring spaces are presented to an exceptional standard Coordinating catering requirements, front of house support and barista service for meetings and events Liaising with IT and Facilities to help resolve room, AV or maintenance issues Assisting with event and function set-up, pack-down and general coordination Supporting mail, courier, stationery and other day-to-day workplace needs Assisting with access processes, workplace set-up changes and general facilities coordination as required Maintaining checklists, process documents and administrative tasks accurately and professionally Helping identify opportunities to improve service delivery and workplace experience Maintaining First Aider and Fire Warden status and supporting workplace safety, emergency procedures and evacuation activities as required. This PwC Management job in Christchurch is ideal for a Workplace Experience professional.

Key Responsibilities:

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora,

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.

Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga / About the role

As part of our Internal Firm Services team in Ōtautahi / Christchurch, you’ll help create a seamless, professional and welcoming experience across our office. This is a varied role where you’ll work across client reception, meeting rooms, events, front of house support and workplace coordination, helping ensure our people, clients and visitors experience a high-quality and well-run environment every day.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Welcoming clients, visitors, contractors and staff with a high standard of customer service
• Acting as the first point of contact for office enquiries, calls and day-to-day workplace support
• Supporting meeting room bookings, room set-up and reset, and ensuring spaces are presented to an exceptional standard
• Coordinating catering requirements, front of house support and barista service for meetings and events
• Liaising with IT and Facilities to help resolve room, AV or maintenance issues
• Assisting with event and function set-up, pack-down and general coordination
• Supporting mail, courier, stationery and other day-to-day workplace needs
• Assisting with access processes, workplace set-up changes and general facilities coordination as required
• Maintaining checklists, process documents and administrative tasks accurately and professionally
• Helping identify opportunities to improve service delivery and workplace experience
• Maintaining First Aider and Fire Warden status and supporting workplace safety, emergency procedures and evacuation activities as required

Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga / Skills you will bring or develop in this role

• Professional education or training in hospitality, customer service, business administration, facilities, events, or a related field would be beneficial but is not essential
• Additional training in food safety, barista skills, first aid, health and safety, or other workplace-related areas would also be advantageous
• Previous experience in a receptionist, hospitality, or similar customer-facing role, ideally within a professional services or corporate environment
• A positive attitude and genuine commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including a professional and personable phone manner
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing consistently high-quality work
• The agility to manage changing priorities and work effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Sound judgement, initiative, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across a range of service areas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, along with confidence in learning new systems and processes
• Adaptability and openness to change and new ways of working
• A proactive approach to personal development, continuous improvement, and learning on the job
• Strong alignment with PwC values, particularly reimagining the possible and making a difference

If you don’t meet every requirement, we still want to hear from you - your skills and potential may be a great fit.

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals
• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways; supportive coaching culture
• Wellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
• Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems
• Time off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave
• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

Mō te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.

Grow here. Go further.

Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered

Tono tika mai / Please apply directly: We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. If you’d like to be considered, please apply directly - we’d love to hear from you.

Nau mai ngā tono wawe / We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate.

Atamai hangahanga / A.I. usage: Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

Eligibility / Qualification Required:

• Professional education or training in hospitality, customer service, business administration, facilities, events, or a related field would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Additional training in food safety, barista skills, first aid, health and safety, or other workplace-related areas would also be advantageous.
• Previous experience in a receptionist, hospitality, or similar customer-facing role, ideally within a professional services or corporate environment.
• A positive attitude and genuine commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including a professional and personable phone manner.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing consistently high-quality work.
• The agility to manage changing priorities and work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Sound judgement, initiative, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across a range of service areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, along with confidence in learning new systems and processes.
• Adaptability and openness to change and new ways of working.
• A proactive approach to personal development, continuous improvement, and learning on the job.
• Strong alignment with PwC values, particularly reimagining the possible and making a difference.
• If you don’t meet every requirement, PwC still wants to hear from you - your skills and potential may be a great fit.

General Conditions:

• **Highlights of working at PwC NZ (Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC):**
• **Rewards:** Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals.
• **Growth:** Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways; supportive coaching culture.
• **Wellbeing:** $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies).
• **Reputation:** PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.
• **Time off:** Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave.
• **Whānau & community:** Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave.
• **Application Process:** PwC encourages early applications, as this role may close before the listed date if a suitable candidate is identified.
• **Recruitment Agencies:** PwC is not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role; direct applications are encouraged.
• **A.I. Usage (Atamai hangahanga):** Secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.
• **Travel Requirements:** Not Specified.
• **Work Visa Sponsorship:** Not available for this position.
• **Job Posting End Date:** Not explicitly provided.

How to Apply:

To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit their careers site.

• Click "Apply now" on the career portal.
• Submit your application directly through the online system: https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.
• PwC encourages early applications as this role may close before the listed date if a suitable candidate is identified.
• Please note: PwC is not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role; direct applications are preferred.

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