Workplace Administrator

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Gisborne is seeking an administration-focused professional to support Social Work kaimahi with financial plans, data collection and regional scheduling. You will liaise with vendors, casual staff and stakeholders; handle room bookings, phones and reception; and calmly manage critical scenarios with professionalism.

Strong IT skills and cultural awareness, plus a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, are essential for delivering whānau-centred admin support

Qualifications

• Strong computer and IT knowledge.
• Experience supporting Social Work teams an asset.
• Ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for administration needs of Social Work kaimahi including assistance with financial plans, data collection and regional scheduling
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff and other stakeholders
• Work with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds
• Booking rooms, answering phones and assisting on the reception desk
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner

Skills

Administration

Data entry

Reception

IT literacy

Job description

• Permanent Full-time opportunity available
• Competitive salary ranging between $57,096 to $62,773 (depending on experience)

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.

In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We putTamarikifirst
• We believeArohais vital
• We respect theManaof people
• We areTikaandPono
• We valueWhakapapa
• We recognise thatOrangais a journey

Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised. We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.

Mō te tūnga| About therole

Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities?

Come and join our great, supportive and fun team and grow your administration experience to new heights with our team.

• Be responsible for administration needs of Social Work kaimahi including assistance with financial plans, data collection and regional scheduling
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff and other stakeholders
• Work with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds
• Booking rooms, answering phones and assisting on the reception desk
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner

Key requirements of the role include:

• Support the team with all aspects of Health and Safety
• Have a strong computer and IT knowledge
• Organise and support the Social Worker team on a daily basis
• Admin skills such as typing, reporting, responding to building and Site needs
• cultural awareness and an understanding of Tikanga Māori principles
• a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences and build and maintain rapport with others
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.

Reference # 42962

Posted on 20 Oct 2026

Closes on 03 Nov 2026 23:55

Location(s) Gisborne

Expertise Administrators, Administration & Office Support, Data Entry & Word Processing, Management, Other, PA, EA & Secretarial, Receptionist, Records Management & Document Control