Workplace Administrator - Invercargill

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking an Administration Support Officer to join our Invercargill site, delivering essential admin services for Social Work kaimahi and stakeholders. You will handle data collection, scheduling, reception, and liaison with vendors, while upholding cultural responsiveness.

We value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Tikanga Māori, and Pacific cultures, offering a supportive team environment, flexible work options, and ongoing training to support wellbeing and career

Qualifications

• Full NZ driver’s licence required.
• Strong computer and IT knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle administration needs of Social Work kaiāwhi including scheduling and data collection.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff, and other stakeholders.
• Answer phones, reception desk duties, and room bookings.
• Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as required.
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Administration

Data collection

Communication

Time management

Reception duties

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Permanent, fulltime position available
• Role is based at our Invercargill 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 hapš, 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 Ashburton and Timaru. 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 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 ĭū | 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

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.

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