Admin & Reception Specialist – Social Services Impact

Oranga Tamariki; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing and professional development

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki is seeking an administration assistant in the Canterbury region to support social work kaimahi with reception, scheduling, data collection, and liaison with vendors and staff to ensure smooth operations.

We value strong IT skills, a New Zealand driver’s licence, and cultural awareness of Tikanga Māori. You will join a supportive team and contribute to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi across multiple locations including Ashburton, Christchurch and surrounds.

Qualifications

• Full clean New Zealand driver's licence is required (historic convictions may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
• Strong computer and IT knowledge
• Admin skills such as typing, reporting, responding to Site needs
• Cultural awareness and an understanding of Tikanga Māori principles
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
• The valid right to work in New Zealand and ability to meeting the Ministry's vetting criteria

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial plans, data collection and scheduling
• Liaising with vendors, casual staff, and other stakeholders
• Working with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds
• Booking rooms, answering phones, and assisting on the reception desk
• Organising welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as and when required
• Dealing with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner

Tools

IT knowledge

Job description

Oranga Tamariki is seeking an administration assistant in the Canterbury region to support social work kaimahi with reception, scheduling, data collection, and liaison with vendors and staff to ensure smooth operations.

We value strong IT skills, a New Zealand driver’s licence, and cultural awareness of Tikanga Māori. You will join a supportive team and contribute to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi across multiple locations including Ashburton, Christchurch and surrounds.