Part-Time Administration Officer – Fixed Term (20h/wk)

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

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