Social Services Administrative Coordinator

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking an Administration Support Officer to join our Invercargill site, delivering essential admin services for Social Work kaimahi and stakeholders. You will handle data collection, scheduling, reception, and liaison with vendors, while upholding cultural responsiveness.

We value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Tikanga Māori, and Pacific cultures, offering a supportive team environment, flexible work options, and ongoing training to support wellbeing and career

Qualifications

• Full NZ driver’s licence required.
• Strong computer and IT knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle administration needs of Social Work kaiāwhi including scheduling and data collection.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff, and other stakeholders.
• Answer phones, reception desk duties, and room bookings.
• Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as required.
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Administration

Data collection

Communication

Time management

Reception duties

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking an Administration Support Officer to join our Invercargill site, delivering essential admin services for Social Work kaimahi and stakeholders. You will handle data collection, scheduling, reception, and liaison with vendors, while upholding cultural responsiveness.

We value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Tikanga Māori, and Pacific cultures, offering a supportive team environment, flexible work options, and ongoing training to support wellbeing and career