Social Work Admin Specialist (Fixed-Term) – Tokoroa

Oranga Tamariki; Tokoroa; Remote; NZD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Training and professional development

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Tokoroa is seeking a Workplace Administrator on a fixed-term/secondment basis until June 2027. Based at Tokoroa site, you will support social work kaimahi with administration, scheduling, data collection and liaison with vendors and stakeholders.

Key requirements include a full NZ driver’s license, strong IT and computer skills, typing, reporting, and the ability to work with diverse communities and Tikanga Māori concepts.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to schedule and coordinate activities for Social Work kaimahi.
• Proficient in data collection and reporting.
• Experience liaising with vendors, casual staff and stakeholders.
• Experience with reception duties and phone/ticket handling.
• Commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
• Good IT skills and ability to use common software.
• Clear verbal and written communication, with cross-cultural awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support to Social Work kaimahi and teams.
• Assist with financial plans, data collection and scheduling.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff and stakeholders.
• Support reception duties and answer phones.
• Organise welcomes and whakawhanaungatanga for newcomers and whānau.
• Handle critical scenarios calmly and professionally.

Skills

Administration

Scheduling

Data collection

Vendor liaison

Reception duties

Health and safety

IT proficiency

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Tokoroa is seeking a Workplace Administrator on a fixed-term/secondment basis until June 2027. Based at Tokoroa site, you will support social work kaimahi with administration, scheduling, data collection and liaison with vendors and stakeholders.

Key requirements include a full NZ driver’s license, strong IT and computer skills, typing, reporting, and the ability to work with diverse communities and Tikanga Māori concepts.