Senior Administrator - Build a New Community Service

Barnardos Aotearoa; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Supportive colleagues

Competitive salary

Job summary

Barnardos Aotearoa in Māngere is seeking a Senior Administrator to provide professional administrative, coordination and customer service support to a newly established multidisciplinary team delivering services to tamariki and whānau.

You will help create systems, reporting processes, payroll coordination and records management to ensure high‑quality service delivery from day one, with collaboration across managers, social workers and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior administration or office coordination role.
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and coordination support to the service.
• Develop and maintain efficient administration systems and processes.
• Coordinate reporting requirements and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support financial administration, accounts processing and record management.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and payroll administration activities.
• Maintain accurate client, service and personnel records.
• Support managers with planning, coordination and operational requirements.
• Assist with audits, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the successful establishment and ongoing operation of the new service team.

Skills

Senior administration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barnardos Aotearoa in Māngere is seeking a Senior Administrator to provide professional administrative, coordination and customer service support to a newly established multidisciplinary team delivering services to tamariki and whānau.

You will help create systems, reporting processes, payroll coordination and records management to ensure high‑quality service delivery from day one, with collaboration across managers, social workers and community stakeholders.