Workplace Administrator – Flexible Hours & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration progression

Flexible work options

Wellbeing focus

Training and development

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children explores a Workplace Administrator role in Wellington, offering an opportunity to contribute to child protection services in the Central Wellington office on Willis Street. The role focuses on reception, scheduling, data collection, and liaison with staff and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong IT and typing skills, excellent communication, and a solid grasp of health and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills and IT knowledge, including typing and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with ability to adapt to audience.
• Good time management and prioritisation abilities.
• Demonstrates cultural awareness and understanding of Tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team with office administration, reception duties and scheduling.
• Manage meetings, book rooms and support with health and safety tasks.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff and other stakeholders as required.
• Support with data collection and record-keeping for statutory care services.
• Provide courteous customer service and respond to site needs promptly.
• Handle critical situations calmly and professionally when they arise.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing

Reporting

Communication

Time management

Cross-cultural awareness

Tikanga Māori

Waitangi principles

Job description

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children explores a Workplace Administrator role in Wellington, offering an opportunity to contribute to child protection services in the Central Wellington office on Willis Street. The role focuses on reception, scheduling, data collection, and liaison with staff and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong IT and typing skills, excellent communication, and a solid grasp of health and safety.