Workplace Administrator - Kāpiti

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children in Paraparaumu is seeking a Workplace Administrator to join our supportive team, offering an opportunity to grow your administration experience while delivering essential services to tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau across Kāpiti.

You will manage reception tasks, coordinate scheduling, liaise with vendors and staff, and help maintain a safe, efficient work environment. This permanent full-time role begins with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• A full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence is required.
• Support the team with Health and Safety.
• Have strong computer skills and IT knowledge and utilise key administrative skills such as typing, reporting, and flexibly responding to site needs.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness, an understanding of Tikanga Māori principles, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• 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

• Assist 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.
• Book rooms, answer phones, and assist the reception desk.
• Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as and when required.
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Driver's license

Health and Safety

Computer skills

Tikanga Māori

Time management

Communication

Cross-cultural awareness

Job description

• Role based in Paraparaumu with office hours of 8:30am - 5pm
• Permanent, fulltime position available
• Competitive salary ranging from $57,096 to $62,773, depending on experience

Mŋ māŭu | About us

Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

Mŋ te Ūūnga | About the role

Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities across Kāpiti? Come and join our great, supportive, and fun team based in Paraparaumu as a Workplace Administrator & grow your administration experience to new heights with our team as we provide statutory care and protection services.

• Assist 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
• Book rooms, answer phones, and assist the reception desk
• Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as and when required
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner

Ngā pūruŋŋŋ ŋŋ | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• A 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 strong computer skills and IT knowledge and utilise key administrative skills such as typing, reporting, and flexibly responding to site needs
• Demonstrate cultural awareness, an understanding of Tikanga Māori principles, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• 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

Nāu 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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Me pe pata tuku tono | How to Apply

Applications close just before midnight on Sunday 15 November 2026. Please note that we will be reviewing CVs as received, and 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.