Workplace Administrator - CGRS Multiple Locations

Oranga Tamariki; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in New Plymouth, Hawera or Whanganui invites applications for a Workplace Administrator. You will support social work kaimahi with admin tasks, scheduling, data collection, and liaising with vendors and staff.

Applicants should hold a full NZ driver’s licence, have solid IT skills, and demonstrate strong communication and cross-cultural awareness, including tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments.

Qualifications

• Must have a full clean New Zealand driver’s licence (historic convictions may be considered case-by-case).
• Support the team with all aspects of Health and Safety.
• Strong computer and IT knowledge.
• Admin skills such as typing, reporting, and responding to site needs.
• Cultural awareness and understanding of Tikanga Māori principles.
• 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, including tikanga Māori and Pacific peoples' culture.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for administration needs of Social Work kaimahi including but not limited to the following.
• Assistance with financial plans, data collection and 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.
• Organising welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as required.
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Admin skills

IT knowledge

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Cross-cultural awareness

Tikanga Māori

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Health and Safety

Driver's licence

Job description

Workplace Administrator - CGRS Multiple Locations

• Role can be located in any of the following locations (New Plymouth, Hawera or Whanganui)
• 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 puttingtamarikifirst, we believearohais vital, we respect themanaof people, we aretikaandpono, we valuewhakapapa,and we recognise thatorangais a journey.

Mō te tūnga| About therole

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

• Be responsible for administration needs of Social Work kaimahi including but not limited the following.
• assistance with financial plans, data collection and 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
• Organising welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as and when required
• Deal 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

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 visithttps://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Applications close:Monday 14th September 2026 and we will begin shortlisting candidates as we receive applications.Please note we do reserve the right toclose the advertonce all roles are filled.

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 present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.