Workplace Administrator - Sydenham

Oranga Tamariki; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing and professional development

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki is seeking an administration assistant in the Canterbury region to support social work kaimahi with reception, scheduling, data collection, and liaison with vendors and staff to ensure smooth operations.

We value strong IT skills, a New Zealand driver’s licence, and cultural awareness of Tikanga Māori. You will join a supportive team and contribute to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi across multiple locations including Ashburton, Christchurch and surrounds.

Qualifications

• Full clean New Zealand driver's licence is required (historic convictions may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
• 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
• 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 New Zealand and ability to meeting the Ministry's vetting criteria

Responsibilities

• Assist 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

Tools

IT knowledge

Job description

• Competitive salary ranging from $57,096 to $62,773, depending on experience

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 puttingtamarikifirst, we believearohais vital, we respect themanaof people, we aretikaandpono, we valuewhakapapa,and we recognise thatorangais a journey.

Mō te tūnga| About therole

Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand'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

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


• 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 New Zealand 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.

Location(s) Ashburton, Christchurch, Rangiora, Timaru, Canterbury