Affordable call answering services for small businesses
Struggling to always answer the phone? Feeling burnt out? Wish you had a receptionist but hiring is cost-prohibitive? ReceptionHQ’s live answering services help thousands of NZ small businesses to thrive by preventing missed calls and lost opportunities, all for a fraction of the cost of a full-time employee.
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Save precious time, get more done and never miss a lead with a PAYG virtual reception from just $19 a month
24/7 availability
After-hours, weekends, public holidays … we can answer day or night, 365 days a year, so you never miss opportunities.
NZ receptionists
Calls are answered by professionals in NZ or Australia, with overflow support to ensure a fast speed of answer.
Custom call greetings
Calls are answered with your preferred greeting to ensure your callers enjoy a consistent experience.
Instant emails or texts
Receive email or SMS messages after each call, containing caller details and their reason for calling.
Screening & transfers
Call screening and transfer options for unlimited staff or departments, so you only take the most important calls.
Short-term flexibility
With no lock-in contract, you can use our services temporarily to cope with staff shortages or seasonal demand.
How our virtual receptionist service works
Your tools are our tools
Our MyAssistant and MyDiary plans integrate seamlessly with your current system and will use your preferred tool to schedule appointments, manage calendars and add new patients.
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Reclaim the hours in your day
Small business owners have many hats to juggle, but trying to answer every call yourself can quickly result in burnout.
ReceptionHQ’s 24/7 virtual receptionists answer your calls as though they work for your business, leaving you free to focus on your business priorities or spend uninterrupted time with your family.
Best of all, with no lock-in contract, you can just as easily use our services long-term or short-term, to fill an urgent need.
- No phone ringing at all hours
- No pesky voicemail hangups
- No stress over lost opportunities
- No HR or training headaches
- No massive wage cost
- No-obligation free trial
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Complementary small business solutions
Phone numbers
Add a national 0800 number or multiple additional local numbers to the free local number you receive with your live call answering package.
Automated messaging
Have voicemails instantly emailed to you both for convenience and to ensure no important communications are ever missed.
What our customers love
Trusted by thousands of small businesses
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FAQs
Find out more
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Want to try our call answering services for free?
Put New Zealand’s leading virtual receptionist solution to the test! We’re ready to answer your phone FREE for 7 days.
Want to try our call answering services for free?
Put New Zealand’s leading virtual receptionist solution to the test! We’re ready to answer your phone FREE for 7 days.
What does the free trial include?
Our free trial is based on our MyReceptionist service, with professional receptionists able to take messages and transfer calls based on your availability settings.