Social Services Admin Coordinator – Napier (Flexible Hours)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Training and development

Wellbeing-focused culture

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Napier is seeking an administration-focused kaimahi to support Social Work staff. You will manage scheduling, data collection and general admin tasks, liaising with vendors, casual staff and stakeholders.

Based at our Napier site, you will handle reception duties, welcome newcomers and whānau, and assist on health and safety, IT and reporting needs, with a strong emphasis on clear communication and tikanga Māori awareness.

Qualifications

• Full clean New Zealand driver’s licence required; historic convictions may be considered case-by-case.
• Support the team with all Health and Safety aspects.
• Strong computer and IT knowledge.
• Admin skills: typing, reporting, responding to site needs.
• Cultural awareness and Tikanga Māori understanding.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; adaptable to audience.
• Understanding of cross-cultural practices; knowledge of Tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Social Work kaimahi, including scheduling and data collection.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff, and stakeholders.
• Reception duties: booking rooms, answering phones.
• Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as required.
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

IT knowledge

Time management

Administrative skills

Cultural awareness

Tikanga Māori understanding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Napier is seeking an administration-focused kaimahi to support Social Work staff. You will manage scheduling, data collection and general admin tasks, liaising with vendors, casual staff and stakeholders.

Based at our Napier site, you will handle reception duties, welcome newcomers and whānau, and assist on health and safety, IT and reporting needs, with a strong emphasis on clear communication and tikanga Māori awareness.