Workplace Administrator - CGRS Multiple Locations

New Zealand Government; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Step-based remuneration

Flexible work options

Professional development

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking an administrative professional to support social work kaimahi across New Plymouth, Hawera, or Whanganui. You will handle reception duties, scheduling, data collection, and liaison with vendors to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires a full NZ driver’s licence, strong IT skills, and excellence in verbal and written communication. A culturally aware approach and Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding are valued, with a supportive, flexible team

Qualifications

• Full NZ driving licence is required
• Strong computer and IT knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Admin skills such as typing, reporting
• Knowledge of Tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi is valued
• Time management and ability to work with diverse groups

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial plans, data collection and scheduling
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff and stakeholders
• Work with diverse cultural groups and communities
• Book rooms, answer phones, and assist on reception
• Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and their whānau
• Handle critical scenarios calmly and professionally

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

IT knowledge

Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Permanent, fulltime position available

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.

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 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 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 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 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

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• 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

• Competitive salary ranging from $57,096 to $62,773, depending on experience


• 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.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://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 to close the advert once 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 to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.