Workplace Administrator Kaikohe

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki in Kaikohe is seeking a permanent full-time Workplace Administrator to support the Social Work kaimahi with administrative duties. You will manage reception tasks, scheduling, data entry, and liaise with vendors and stakeholders, while ensuring Health and Safety requirements are met.

Based at the Kaikohe site, you will work with diverse communities, assist with room bookings, and contribute to a calm, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Full clean New Zealand driver's licence is required.
• Support 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Time management

Cross-cultural awareness

Problem solving under pressure

Job description

• Permanent fulltime Workplace Administrator positions available!


• Role will be based at ourKaikohe site


• 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 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 therole

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

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.

Applications for this position close 30th October 2026 however may close earlier due to application numbers

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.

Reference # 43217

Location(s) Kaikohe

Expertise Administrators, Analysts, Administration & Office Support, Data Entry & Word Processing, Management, Other, PA, EA & Secretarial, Receptionist, Records Management & Document Control