Admin Coordinator, Social Work Support – Napier

Oranga Tamariki; Napier; Hybrid; NZD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing focus

Professional development

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking an administration-focused role based at our Napier site. The position involves duties for Social Work kaimahi, data collection, scheduling, and reception tasks, with strong emphasis on clear communication across diverse stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, solid administrative experience, and a respect for Tikanga Māori principles.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Strong administration skills including data collection, scheduling, and reception duties.
• Cultural awareness and understanding of Tikanga Māori principles.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for administration needs of Social Work kaimahi.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff and stakeholders.
• Booking rooms, answering phones, and assisting on reception.
• Organising welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as required.
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Administration

Communication

IT literacy

Customer service

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking an administration-focused role based at our Napier site. The position involves duties for Social Work kaimahi, data collection, scheduling, and reception tasks, with strong emphasis on clear communication across diverse stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, solid administrative experience, and a respect for Tikanga Māori principles.