Workplace Administrator - Porirua

New Zealand Government; Wellington; In loco; NZD 57.000 - 63.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible work options

Training & development

Wellbeing initiatives

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Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Porirua invites applications for a Workplace Administrator to support social work teams and frontline kaimahi. The role covers reception, scheduling, data collection, liaising with vendors, and room bookings, contributing to statutory care and protection services.

You will work with Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and Hapori initiatives, bring strong IT and administrative skills, and demonstrate cultural awareness of Tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Competenze

• A full, clean New Zealand driver''s licence is required.
• Support the team with all aspects of Health and Safety.
• Strong computer skills and IT knowledge; typing, reporting, and flexible response to site needs.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and understanding of Tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with adaptable language for audience.
• Knowledge of cross-cultural practices including Tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Mansioni

• Be responsible for administration needs of Social Work and frontline kaimahi, including planning, data collection and scheduling.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff, and other stakeholders.
• Book rooms, answer phones, and assist reception.
• Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as required.
• Deal with critical scenarios calmly and professionally.
• Collaborate with Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira (Iwi) and Hapori partnerships at Porirua site.

Conoscenze

Typing

Reporting

IT skills

Verbal comms

Written comms

Time management

Cross-cultural

Tikanga Māori

Te Tiriti Waitangi

Driver's licence

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Permanent, fulltime position availableRole based in Porirua with office hours of 8:30am - 5pmCompetitive salary ranging from $57,096 to $62,773, depending on experienceMō mātou | About usOranga 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 firstWe believe Aroha is vitalWe respect the Mana of peopleWe are Tika and PonoWe value WhakapapaWe recognise that Oranga is a journeyWe 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.Mō te tūnga | About the roleDo 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.Be responsible for administration needs of our Social Work and frontline kaimahi including, but not limited to:Assist with financial plans, data collection and schedulingLiaise with vendors, casual staff, and other stakeholdersWork with various cultural groups and people from different backgroundsBook rooms, answer phones, and assist the reception deskOrganise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as and when requiredDeal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional mannerAt our Porirua site, we work closely with Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira (Iwi) and have established a community response for our mahi called Hapori. In the Hapori are Taeaomanino Trust, Wesley Community Action, Porirua Whānau Centre, and Iwi.Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bringKey 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 SafetyHave strong computer skills and IT knowledge and utilise key administrative skills such as typing, reporting, and flexibly responding to site needsDemonstrate cultural awareness, an understanding of Tikanga Māori principles, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o WaitangiStrong time management and prioritisation skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audienceUnderstanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' cultureNōu te rourou | What's in it for youOranga 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/Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyApply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact [e-mail] close just before midnight on Tuesday 10 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.