Workplace Administrator - Tokoroa

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki in Tokoroa is seeking an administrative support individual to manage a range of reception and coordination duties. You will handle scheduling, data collection and liaison with vendors, in addition to supporting social work kaimahi with daily admin tasks.

The role requires strong communication skills, IT proficiency, and a commitment to culturally respectful practice within a kaupapa Māori framework. This is a site-based position with ongoing collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong computer and IT knowledge.
• Cultural awareness and understanding of Tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Ability to adapt communication to diverse audiences.
• Full clean New Zealand driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for administration needs of Social Work kaimahi within Oranga Tamariki.
• Assist with financial plans, data collection and scheduling.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff and other stakeholders.
• Answer phones, reception desk duties, and booking rooms.
• Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as required.
• Handle critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

IT knowledge

Cross-cultural awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Be responsible for administration needs of Social Work kaimahi within Oranga Tamariki
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must
• Based at our Tokoroa site

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to puttingtamarikiand rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim todemonstratethese values:

• We putTamarikifirst
• We believeArohais vital
• We respect theManaof people
• We areTikaandPono
• We valueWhakapapa
• We recognise thatOrangais a journey

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 findappropriate solutionsfortamarikiin need.

Mō te tūnga| About therole

Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities within the Tokoroa region? 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 the following:

• assistance 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
• Booking rooms, answering phones, and assisting on the reception desk
• Organising welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as and when required
• Deal 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
• 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 $62,773dependant 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.