Social Services Admin & Coordination Specialist

New Zealand Government Joba; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Palmerston North is hiring a Permanent, full-time Workplace Administrator to support Social Work kaimahi. You will handle administrative tasks, scheduling, and reception duties as part of a responsive, values-driven team.

The role requires a NZ driver’s licence, right to work in New Zealand, and strong IT and communication skills to engage across diverse communities. On-site work includes wellbeing and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full clean New Zealand drivers' licence
• The right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Support the team with all aspects of Health and Safety
• Strong computer skills such as typing and reporting, and solid IT knowledge
• Demonstrated time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial plans, data collection and scheduling
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff, and other stakeholders
• Work with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds
• Book rooms, answer phones, and assist on the reception desk
• Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as and when required
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner

Skills

Communication

Time management

IT literacy

Cross-cultural understanding

Reception/administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Palmerston North is hiring a Permanent, full-time Workplace Administrator to support Social Work kaimahi. You will handle administrative tasks, scheduling, and reception duties as part of a responsive, values-driven team.

The role requires a NZ driver’s licence, right to work in New Zealand, and strong IT and communication skills to engage across diverse communities. On-site work includes wellbeing and ongoing development opportunities.