Administration Officer | Kaihāpai, Blenheim

Ministry of Social Development NZ; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Development NZ is seeking a highly organised Administration Officer to provide essential support in Blenheim. This 20-hour per week, fixed-term role runs to March 2027 and is based at the Blenheim Service Centre.

You will coordinate meetings, manage travel and logistics, and ensure smooth office operations with a focus on service delivery to clients. Key requirements include proven administrative experience, strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing administrative support, ideally within a large or complex organisation
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• The ability to work to deadlines and remain effective in a busy environment
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the initiative to identify and improve processes
• Strong relationship management skills and a collaborative working style
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other business systems
• Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive information
• A commitment to providing excellent customer service and supporting diverse communities
• A valid Restricted or Full New Zealand Driver Licence

Responsibilities

• In this busy and varied role, you will deliver high quality administrative support that enables managers and teams to operate effectively and deliver services to our clients.
• You will provide day-to-day support across a wide range of administrative functions, helping to keep the site running efficiently.
• This includes coordinating meetings and bookings, supporting travel and logistics, managing correspondence, maintaining systems and processes, and assisting with site services and supplies.
• You will also contribute to key operational areas such as health and safety, finance support, fleet coordination, and general site administration.
• This role is 20 hours per week, with flexibility in how these hours are worked across the week.

Skills

Administrative support

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Customer service

Driver licence

Job description

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Ministry of Social Development NZ – Blenheim, South Island

$61,466 - $73,903 a year

9d ago , from Ministry of Social Development

• Fixed term, part time (20 hours per week) opportunity to March 2027
• Based at Blenheim Service Centre

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Administration Officer to join our team. If you enjoy supporting others, take pride in keeping operations running smoothly, and thrive in a busy, people-focused environment – this could be the role for you.

Your welcoming approach, manaakitanga and strong communication skills will help you support the team and ensure things run smoothly. You are a quick learner who is confident using systems and enjoys working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

You take pride in delivering high-quality work, supporting others, and anticipating what is needed to keep things running effectively.

You will also bring:

• Proven experience providing administrative support, ideally within a large or complex organisation
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• The ability to work to deadlines and remain effective in a busy environment
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the initiative to identify and improve processes
• Strong relationship management skills and a collaborative working style
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other business systems
• Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive information
• A commitment to providing excellent customer service and supporting diverse communities
• A valid Restricted or Full New Zealand Driver Licence

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

We provide social policy advice to government, and assistance including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

• Fixed term, part time (20 hours per week) opportunity to March 2027
• Based at Blenheim Service Centre

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Administration Officer to join our team. If you enjoy supporting others, take pride in keeping operations running smoothly, and thrive in a busy, people-focused environment – this could be the role for you.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

In this busy and varied role, you will deliver high quality administrative support that enables managers and teams to operate effectively and deliver services to our clients.

You will provide day-to-day support across a wide range of administrative functions, helping to keep the site running efficiently. This includes coordinating meetings and bookings, supporting travel and logistics, managing correspondence, maintaining systems and processes, and assisting with site services and supplies.

You will also contribute to key operational areas such as health and safety, finance support, fleet coordination, and general site administration.

This role is 20 hours per week, with flexibility in how these hours are worked across the week. The actual days and times will be discussed during the interview process.

About you | Mōu

Your welcoming approach, manaakitanga and strong communication skills will help you support the team and ensure things run smoothly. You are a quick learner who is confident using systems and enjoys working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

You take pride in delivering high-quality work, supporting others, and anticipating what is needed to keep things running effectively.

You will also bring:

• Proven experience providing administrative support, ideally within a large or complex organisation
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• The ability to work to deadlines and remain effective in a busy environment
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the initiative to identify and improve processes
• Strong relationship management skills and a collaborative working style
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other business systems
• Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive information
• A commitment to providing excellent customer service and supporting diverse communities
• A valid Restricted or Full New Zealand Driver Licence

Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $61,466.00 - $73,903.00

Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: 11.59pm, Friday 28 August 2026

About us | Mō mātou

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

We provide social policy advice to government, and assistance including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

Joining us | Ko te hono mai

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.

We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. You can find out more about our values here.

If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.