Senior Administrator

Barnardos; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly policies

Flexible work arrangements

Discounted childcare

Job summary

BARNARDOs Aotearoa is seeking an Administrator in Gisborne to support a multi-disciplinary team with strong attention to detail and effective administration systems. The role requires flexibility, teamwork, and good relationship-building across the organisation.

Experience in administrative tasks, recruitment and payroll support, and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel) are essential. This is a 6-month fixed-term, 38 hours per week, based in Gisborne.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role (ideally in the not-for-profit sector).
• Proven planning and organisation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience coordinating contractors and supporting recruitment/payroll processes.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office products, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to a multi-disciplinary team and maintain efficient admin systems.
• Assist with recruitment and payroll tasks and contractor management.
• Foster strong relationships across the team onsite and within the organisation.

Skills

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Do you have strong attention to detail, strive for accuracy and efficiency in all that you do, and get satisfaction from providing exceptional customer service?

About the Role
We are looking for an Administrator with a customer focus who is results driven and enjoys working in a team environment. The position plays a key role in supporting a multi-disciplinary team ensuring effective administration systems and practices are implemented and maintained.

Excellent communication and organisation skills are crucial to this role. You’ll also need to be flexible and have the ability to build strong relationships across the team both onsite and across the wider organisation.

You will need to be comfortable working with the Microsoft Office suite. The role also supports the management of contractors and supports the operational leaders with tasks relating to recruitment and payroll.

This is a 6-month fixed-term position (38 hours per week), based in Gisborne.

Skills and experience
You will be a well‑organised and efficient Administrator excited about making a difference for rangatahi. To undertake this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in an administrative role (ideally in the not-for-profit sector)
• Proven planning and organisation skills
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Great communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience in the co‑ordination and management of contractors
• Confidence using Microsoft Office products, including Excel

Embody our values

• Kotahitanga (unity): Cultivate a sense of belonging through meaningful relationships with tamariki, rangatahi, colleagues, and the wider community
• Mahi tōtika (excellence): Demonstrate unwavering integrity and purpose in all aspects of your work, striving for the highest standards of care
• Kaikōkiritanga (innovation): Drive positive change with creativity, constantly seeking new and effective ways to support tamariki and rangatahi
• Āta whakarongo (active listening): Let tamariki and rangatahi voices shape your approach, ensuring their perspectives are central to decision‑making
• Māiatanga (empowerment): Nurture growth and unlock potential in tamariki, rangatahi, and colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development

Why choose Barnardos

• Join a respected NGO with over 55 years of impact in child welfare and advocacy
• Work alongside supportive colleagues
• Enjoy family‑friendly policies, including flexible work arrangements where possible
• Benefit from discounted childcare at Barnardos Early Learning centres
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About Us
Barnardos Aotearoa is a children’s charity working with tamariki and whānau to ensure every child in Aotearoa has the opportunity to thrive, no matter their circumstances. Our unique combination of social services, early learning, care services and counselling helpline provides the broadest range of child and whānau‑centred services in Aotearoa.

Each year, we work with more than 30,000 tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across the country.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a passionate and committed team working together to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of thousands of tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, and communities every year.