Regional Administrator - South

Oranga Tamariki; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki in Christchurch is seeking an Administration Services team member to support a multi-site portfolio. Reporting to the Manager, Administration Services (Southern), you will join a team of nine administrators handling travel, fleet, student placements, timesheets, and CYRAS inquiries.

The role rewards a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills and a full NZ driver’s license. Flexible work options and wellbeing-focused benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Preference is given to those who have skills in the following areas.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Experience in Health and Safety compliance documentation.
• Experience in providing a high level of support across many stakeholders in multiple locations.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• The agility and adaptability to work on different pieces of work in conjunction with the other members of the team.
• A full NZ driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Collectively the team has responsibility for travel, FBT, fleet management, student placements, caregiver debts, child support, casual workers management and coordination, timesheet processing, site support, CYRAS queue requests and more.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Health and safety docs

Stakeholder support

Communication skills

Adaptability

Driver's license

Job description

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• Working out of our central Christchurch office
• We're offering a competitive salary starting between $57,096 to $62,773.00

The Administration Services team is a multi-skilled team providing a broad range of business support functions to the broader South Island sites of Oranga Tamariki

Reporting to the Manager, Administration Services (Southern), this role is one of 9 administrators with shared responsibility for the group's functions.Collectively the team has responsibility for travel, FBT, fleet management, student placements, caregiver debts, child support, casual workers management and coordination, timesheet processing, site support, CYRAS queue requests and more.

Experience in trouble shooting and the ability to think of changes and their wider impact would be an advantage along with the ability to think of new creative ways of working. This is an opportunity to ensure the changes offer improvements and efficiencies in the team as a whole.

Preference is given to those who have skills in the following areas;

• Advanced level of computer competency
• Experience in Health and Safety compliance documentation
• Experience in providing a high level of support across many stakeholders in multiple locations
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• The agility and adaptability to work on different pieces of work in conjunction with the other members of the team
• A full NZ driver's license

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visithttps://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/