Workplace Administrator Orewa - Part Time 16 hours per week.

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

New Zealand Government—Oranga Tamariki in Auckland is seeking a part-time administrator (16 hours per week) for the Orewa site, with Mondays and Fridays on site. Salary ranges from $57,096 to $62,773 depending on experience.

This role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities to grow administration skills within statutory care and protection services. You will assist with financial plans, data collection, scheduling, communications, data/file management, and liaising with vendors

Qualifications

• Full clean New Zealand driver\'s licence is required
• Strong computer and IT knowledge
• Administration skills such as typing, reporting and responding to Site needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to audience
• Cultural awareness and understanding of Tikanga Māori principles

Responsibilities

• Assistance with financial plans, data collection and scheduling
• Creation and distribution of key communications across the site
• Data and File Management
• 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 required
• Dealing with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner

Job description

16 Hour per week Part time position available working Monday and Friday Orewa site, Auckland 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.

• Assistance with financial plans, data collection and scheduling
• Creation and distribution of key communications across the site
• Data and File Management
• 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

• 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/

applications for this role will close on 27th September 2026