Public Sector Office Administrator – Wellington

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Wellington City on Willis Street is seeking a Workplace Administrator to support social work and frontline kaimahi. This permanent, fulltime role follows standard office hours 8:30am–5pm.

You will handle administration tasks, data collection, scheduling, liaison with vendors and staff, and coordination of rooms and welcomes. You’ll engage with diverse communities while staying calm in critical situations.

Qualifications

• A full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence is required.
• Strong IT and computer skills.
• Typing, reporting and data-entry abilities helpful.
• Cultural awareness including Tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

IT knowledge

Prioritisation

Cultural awareness

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Wellington City on Willis Street is seeking a Workplace Administrator to support social work and frontline kaimahi. This permanent, fulltime role follows standard office hours 8:30am–5pm.

You will handle administration tasks, data collection, scheduling, liaison with vendors and staff, and coordination of rooms and welcomes. You’ll engage with diverse communities while staying calm in critical situations.