Workplace Administrator - Greylynn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Training and professional development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Auckland is seeking a Permanent fulltime Workplace Administrator to support the Care & Protection team at the Greylynn site. You will handle reception, scheduling, and communications, and coordinate with vendors and staff while maintaining a respectful, culturally aware environment.

The role requires strong IT skills, excellent communication, and the ability to navigate diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration work and front-desk tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient computer and IT knowledge for daily tasks.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks for Social Work kaimahi.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff, and stakeholders.
• Book rooms, answer phones, and help on reception.
• Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as needed.
• Handle critical scenarios calmly and professionally.

Skills

Administration

Typing

Reporting

Communication skills

IT knowledge

Cross-cultural awareness

Tikanga Māori understanding

Job description

Permanent fulltime Workplace Administrator position available! Role will be based within our Care & Protection team at our Greylynn Site 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? Come and join our great, supportive, and fun team and grow your administration experience to new heights with our team as we provide statutory care and protection services.

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

• Assistance 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
• Supporting the team with all aspects of Health and Safety
• Possession of a strong computer and IT knowledge
• Administration skills such as typing, reporting and 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 visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

If you have any questions about role, please contact [e-mail]

Applications for this position close 18th October 2026

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.