Workplace Administrator - Sydenham

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is seeking an administrative professional to support social work kaimahi at the Sydenham site. You will handle reception, scheduling, data collection and liaison with vendors and stakeholders, contributing to a calm, efficient office environment.

The role emphasises cultural awareness, Tikanga Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and a commitment to wellbeing and whanau-centred practice.

Qualifications

• Full clean New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Strong IT and computer knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Cultural awareness and Tikanga Māori understanding.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand and pass vetting.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support to Social Work kaimahi.
• Assist with financial plans, data collection and scheduling.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff and stakeholders.
• Reception desk duties, phone answering and room bookings.
• Support newcomers and whānau inclusivity.
• Handle critical scenarios calmly and professionally.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT skills

Time management

Cultural awareness

Tikanga Māori

Te Tiriti Waitangi

Job description

Permanent, fulltime position available Role will be based at ourSydenham Site 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 therole

Do you want to make a difference to NewZealand's tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities within Sydenham? 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 administration needs of Social Work kaimahi including but not limited to the following:

• Assistanting 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

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• 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 a strong computer and IT knowledge
• Admin skills such as typing, reporting, responding to Site needs
• Cultural awareness and an understanding of Tikanga Māori principles
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Strong time management 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
• The valid right to work in NewZealand and ability to meeting the Ministry's vetting criteria

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 close: Wednesday November 18 2026.

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.