Workplace Administrator - Porirua

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Porirua is seeking a Workplace Administrator to support the team with everyday administration and reception duties. This permanent, full-time role offers office hours 8:30am–5pm and a salary range of $57,096 to $62,773, depending on experience.

You will manage scheduling, liaise with vendors and staff, and help with health and safety, IT tasks, and culturally respectful engagement with Māori and Pacific communities. A clean NZ driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness, Tikanga Māori principles, Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial plans, data collection and scheduling.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff, and other stakeholders.
• Book rooms, answer phones, and assist the reception desk.
• Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as required.
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Cross-cultural awareness

Typing

IT literacy

Job description

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

Mō mątū | 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 journeyWe are committed to ensuring that NewZealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapši, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te ūu | About the role

Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities across Porirua? Come and join our great, supportive, and fun team in Porirua 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

Nōu te rourou | 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, anda 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

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.

We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.