Community-Focused Office Administrator & Coordinator

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Workplace Administrator to join our team in Nelson or Blenheim. The role provides essential support across financial planning, data collection and scheduling, with coordination of vendors and staff.

You will engage with diverse communities, book rooms, answer phones and support reception duties. A full NZ driver’s licence and strong IT skills are essential to success in a busy office environment.

Qualifications

• Full, clean New Zealand driver’s license is required.
• Strong computer skills and IT knowledge.
• Typing, reporting and flexible response to site needs.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness, tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with adaptability.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer skills

Typing

Reporting

IT knowledge

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Education

NZ Driver's Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT systems

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Workplace Administrator to join our team in Nelson or Blenheim. The role provides essential support across financial planning, data collection and scheduling, with coordination of vendors and staff.

You will engage with diverse communities, book rooms, answer phones and support reception duties. A full NZ driver’s licence and strong IT skills are essential to success in a busy office environment.