Permanent Care & Protection Workplace Administrator

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children invites applications for a Permanent fulltime Workplace Administrator at our Westgate site. You will support Social Work kaimahi with admin tasks, liaise with vendors, coordinate rooms, and handle reception duties in a culturally aware environment.

Be prepared to manage data, write reports, and respond calmly to critical situations. A NZ driver’s licence, IT proficiency, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Full clean New Zealand driver's licence is required.
• Supporting the team with all aspects of Health and Safety.
• Possession of a strong computer and IT knowledge.
• Administration skills such as typing, reporting and responding to Site needs.
• Cultural awareness and an understanding of Tikanga Māori principles.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong time management.
• 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

• Assistance with financial plans, data collection and scheduling.
• Liaising with vendors, casual staff, and other stakeholders.
• Working with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds.
• Booking rooms, answering phones, and assisting on the reception desk.
• Organising welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as and when required.
• Dealing with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Administration

Data collection

Scheduling

Vendor liaison

Reception duties

Health and Safety

Time management

Communication

Tikanga Māori

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children invites applications for a Permanent fulltime Workplace Administrator at our Westgate site. You will support Social Work kaimahi with admin tasks, liaise with vendors, coordinate rooms, and handle reception duties in a culturally aware environment.

Be prepared to manage data, write reports, and respond calmly to critical situations. A NZ driver’s licence, IT proficiency, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitment are essential.