Administrative Coordinator – Social Services Support

New Zealand Government; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing focus

Training and development

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking an administrative professional to support Social Work kaimahi across New Plymouth, Hawera, or Whanganui. The role focuses on admin tasks, scheduling, data collection, and coordinating with vendors and staff to ensure smooth operations.

You will liaise with diverse communities, handle reception duties, and assist with safety and compliance, contributing to a supportive, inclusive team culture.

Qualifications

• Full clean New Zealand driver’s licence is required.
• Support the team with all aspects of Health and Safety.
• Have a strong computer and IT knowledge.
• Admin skills such as typing, reporting, responding to Site needs.
• Cultural awareness and Tikanga Māori principles; commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to adapt to audience.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices, knowledge of Tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial plans, data collection and scheduling.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff and other stakeholders.
• Work with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds.
• Book rooms, answer phones, and assist on reception desk.
• Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as required.
• Deal with critical scenarios calmly and professionally.

Skills

Strong computer and IT knowledge

Excellent verbal and written comms

Cultural awareness and Tikanga Māori

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking an administrative professional to support Social Work kaimahi across New Plymouth, Hawera, or Whanganui. The role focuses on admin tasks, scheduling, data collection, and coordinating with vendors and staff to ensure smooth operations.

You will liaise with diverse communities, handle reception duties, and assist with safety and compliance, contributing to a supportive, inclusive team culture.