Paraparaumu Workplace Administrator: Impact & Growth

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children in Paraparaumu is seeking a Workplace Administrator to join our supportive team, offering an opportunity to grow your administration experience while delivering essential services to tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau across Kāpiti.

You will manage reception tasks, coordinate scheduling, liaise with vendors and staff, and help maintain a safe, efficient work environment. This permanent full-time role begins with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• A full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence is required.
• Support the team with Health and Safety.
• Have strong computer skills and IT knowledge and utilise key administrative skills such as typing, reporting, and flexibly responding to site needs.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness, an understanding of Tikanga Māori principles, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• 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.

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 the reception desk.
• Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as and when required.
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Driver's license

Health and Safety

Computer skills

Tikanga Māori

Time management

Communication

Cross-cultural awareness

Job description

Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children in Paraparaumu is seeking a Workplace Administrator to join our supportive team, offering an opportunity to grow your administration experience while delivering essential services to tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau across Kāpiti.

You will manage reception tasks, coordinate scheduling, liaise with vendors and staff, and help maintain a safe, efficient work environment. This permanent full-time role begins with a competitive salary and benefits.