Porirua Workplace Administrator - Growth, Flex & Impact

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Porirua is seeking a Workplace Administrator to support the team with everyday administration and reception duties. This permanent, full-time role offers office hours 8:30am–5pm and a salary range of $57,096 to $62,773, depending on experience.

You will manage scheduling, liaise with vendors and staff, and help with health and safety, IT tasks, and culturally respectful engagement with Māori and Pacific communities. A clean NZ driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness, Tikanga Māori principles, Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial plans, data collection and scheduling.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff, and other stakeholders.
• Book rooms, answer phones, and assist the reception desk.
• Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as required.
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Cross-cultural awareness

Typing

IT literacy

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Porirua is seeking a Workplace Administrator to support the team with everyday administration and reception duties. This permanent, full-time role offers office hours 8:30am–5pm and a salary range of $57,096 to $62,773, depending on experience.

You will manage scheduling, liaise with vendors and staff, and help with health and safety, IT tasks, and culturally respectful engagement with Māori and Pacific communities. A clean NZ driver’s license is required.