Workplace Admin & Social Services Support

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Permanent, full-time Workplace Administrator based at our Palmerston North site. You will support the Social Work kaimahi with administrative tasks, scheduling, and coordinating meetings.

Key duties include liaising with vendors, booking rooms, handling reception, and assisting with health and safety, data collection, and financial planning. We welcome applicants who value cross-cultural engagement and can work calmly in demanding situations.

Qualifications

• Full clean New Zealand driver’s licence.
• The right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Support the team with Health and Safety aspects.
• Strong computer skills including typing and reporting, and solid IT knowledge.
• Demonstrated time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with audience adaptation.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices, with knowledge of tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

NZ driver’s license

Right to work NZ

Health & Safety

Typing & IT skills

Time management

Verbal & written comms

Cross-cultural knowledge

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking a Permanent, full-time Workplace Administrator based at our Palmerston North site. You will support the Social Work kaimahi with administrative tasks, scheduling, and coordinating meetings.

Key duties include liaising with vendors, booking rooms, handling reception, and assisting with health and safety, data collection, and financial planning. We welcome applicants who value cross-cultural engagement and can work calmly in demanding situations.