Workplace Administrator CGRS Lower Hutt

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Lower Hutt seeks a permanent, fulltime administration professional to support social work staff and caregivers in the Wellington region. You will handle financial plans, data collection, scheduling and reception duties, and liaise with vendors and stakeholders.

You will engage with diverse communities, coordinate rooms and welcomes, and respond calmly to critical situations, contributing to the wellbeing of tamariki and whānau.

Qualifications

• Admin experience in social/child welfare settings is preferred.
• Strong data handling and typing abilities.
• Good IT literacy and familiarity with office software.

Responsibilities

• Admin support for Social Work kaimahi and caregivers, including financial planning, data collection and scheduling
• Liaising with vendors, casual staff, and other stakeholders
• Working with diverse 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 required
• Dealing with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner

Skills

Administration

Data collection

Scheduling

Reception duties

Customer service

IT knowledge

Job description

Permanent, fulltime position available Located at the Lower Hutt site office Competitive salary ranging from $57,096 to $62,773, depending on experience

Mō mātou | About us

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 NewZealand 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 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.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Do you want to make a difference to NewZealand'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

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

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 NewZealand

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.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/