Workplace Administrator CGRS Lower Hutt

Oranga Tamariki; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Training & professional development

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking an Administration role in the Wellington region. Join a supportive team providing essential administrative support to Social Work kaimahi and caregivers, including financial planning, data collection, scheduling, and reception duties.

Key requirements include IT proficiency, strong communication skills, a clean NZ driver’s licence, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori.

Qualifications

• Full clean New Zealand driver’s licence is required.
• Strong computer and IT knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori principles.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural groups.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with financial plans, data collection and scheduling.
• Liaising with vendors, casual staff and other stakeholders.
• Booking rooms, answering phones, and assisting on the reception desk.
• Organising welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as required.
• Dealing with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Administration

Data entry

Customer service

Scheduling

Reception/phone

Cross-cultural awareness

Job description

• Competitive salary ranging from $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.

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

We are committed to putting tamarikifirst, we believe arohais vital, we respect the manaof people, we are tikandpono, we value whakapapa,and we recognise that orangais a journey.

Mō te tūnga| About therole

Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities within the Wellington region? Come and join our great, supportive, and fun team and grow your administration experience to new heights with our team as we provide caregivers the support they need.

Be responsible for administration needs of Social Work kaimahi and the caregivers they support including but not limited to the following:

• Assistaning with financial plans, data collection and scheduling
• Liaising with vendors, casual staff, and other stakeholders
• Working with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds
• Booking rooms, answering phones, and assisting on the reception desk
• Organising welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as and when required
• Dealing with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner

Key requirements of the role include:

• Full clean New Zealand drivers licence is required ((historic convictions may be considered on a case-by-case basis))
• Support the team with all aspects of Health and Safety
• Have a strong computer and IT knowledge
• Admin skills such as typing, reporting, responding to Site needs
• cultural awareness and an understanding of Tikanga Māori principles
• a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Strong time management
• 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
• The valid right to work in New Zealand

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer a step based 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, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.

We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

Applications close on Wednesday 25 November 2026.

Location(s) Wellington, Hawera, Lower Hutt, Horowhenua, Upper Hutt, Palmerston North, Porirua, Manawatu, Paraparaumu, New Plymouth, Wellington, Taumarunui, Taranaki-Manawatu, Whanganui

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