Workplace Administrator - Wellington

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration progression

Flexible work options

Wellbeing focus

Training and development

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children explores a Workplace Administrator role in Wellington, offering an opportunity to contribute to child protection services in the Central Wellington office on Willis Street. The role focuses on reception, scheduling, data collection, and liaison with staff and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong IT and typing skills, excellent communication, and a solid grasp of health and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills and IT knowledge, including typing and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with ability to adapt to audience.
• Good time management and prioritisation abilities.
• Demonstrates cultural awareness and understanding of Tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team with office administration, reception duties and scheduling.
• Manage meetings, book rooms and support with health and safety tasks.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff and other stakeholders as required.
• Support with data collection and record-keeping for statutory care services.
• Provide courteous customer service and respond to site needs promptly.
• Handle critical situations calmly and professionally when they arise.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing

Reporting

Communication

Time management

Cross-cultural awareness

Tikanga Māori

Waitangi principles

Job description

Permanent, fulltime position available Role based in Wellington City on Willis Street with office hours of 8:30am - 5pm 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. 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 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 find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities across Te Whanganui-a-Tara? Come and join our great, supportive, and fun team in Central Wellington 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

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• 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, and a 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

• We 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.

Applications close just before midnight on Tuesday 17 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.