Care & Protection Workplace Admin Lead

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Auckland; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Training and professional development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Auckland is seeking a Permanent fulltime Workplace Administrator to support the Care & Protection team at the Greylynn site. You will handle reception, scheduling, and communications, and coordinate with vendors and staff while maintaining a respectful, culturally aware environment.

The role requires strong IT skills, excellent communication, and the ability to navigate diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration work and front-desk tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient computer and IT knowledge for daily tasks.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks for Social Work kaimahi.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff, and stakeholders.
• Book rooms, answer phones, and help on reception.
• Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as needed.
• Handle critical scenarios calmly and professionally.

Skills

Administration

Typing

Reporting

Communication skills

IT knowledge

Cross-cultural awareness

Tikanga Māori understanding

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Auckland is seeking a Permanent fulltime Workplace Administrator to support the Care & Protection team at the Greylynn site. You will handle reception, scheduling, and communications, and coordinate with vendors and staff while maintaining a respectful, culturally aware environment.

The role requires strong IT skills, excellent communication, and the ability to navigate diverse communities.