Workplace Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vibrant team and environment

Diversity and inclusion

Flexible work options by arrangement

Significant training and professional/

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Tauranga seeks a Permanent Full-Time Workplace Administrator to support a range of casework activities and financial processes. The role involves coordinating room bookings, reception tasks, and stakeholder liaison.

The successful candidate will bring strong Microsoft skills, exceptional organisational abilities, and a commitment to cross-cultural practices. Tauranga based, with a vibrant team and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong computer and Microsoft skills.
• Effective organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Administration and coordination capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication adaptable to audiences.
• Understanding of cross-cultural practices, especially tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support for a range of casework activities.
• Assist with financial plans and reconcile workplace financial records.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff and diverse stakeholders.
• Coordinate room bookings, answer phones and assist at reception.
• Identify and elevate risks and seek operational improvements.
• Handle critical scenarios calmly and professionally.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Administration skills

Written and verbal communication

Cross-cultural awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Permanent Full-Time Workplace Administrator role avaiable
• Competitive Remuneration from $57,096 - $62,773 depending on experience
• Tauranga based

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities? Are you looking for a role with variety?

• Be responsible for administration needs to support a range of casework activity.
• Assist with financial plans, including maintaining accurate records and reconciliation of workplace financial activities
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff, and other key stakeholders including various cultural groups and backgrounds
• Booking rooms, answering phones, and assisting on the reception desk
• Effectively identify and elevate risks where appropriate and look for opportunities to improve operations.
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will bring;

• Full clean New Zealand drivers licence
• Strong computer and Microsoft skills
• Effective organisational, planning and time management skills
• Administration and coordination skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Mō mātou | About us

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 put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa, and we recognise that oranga is a journey.

Nńu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $57,096 and $62,773 dependant on experience.

We offer:

• A vibrant and supportive team and environment
• We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.
• Flexible Work options (by arrangement) and a genuine commitment to wellbeing
• Significant training and professional development so that you can continue to grow and thrive

Oranga Tamariki is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. We also support flexible working arrangements.