Workplace Administrator - Wellington

Oranga Tamariki; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Wellington City on Willis Street is seeking a Workplace Administrator to support social work teams and frontline kaimahi. You will handle admin needs, data collection and scheduling, and assist reception with rooms and phones.

The role requires a full NZ driver’s licence, strong IT and typing skills, and a solid grasp of Tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Strong computer skills and IT knowledge; proficient typing.
• Cultural awareness including Tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation.
• Strong verbal and written communication; adaptable to audience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial plans, data collection and scheduling.
• Liaise with vendors, casual staff and other stakeholders.
• Book rooms, answer phones and assist the reception desk.
• Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as required.
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Driving licence

Health & Safety

IT literacy

Typing

Reporting

Cross-cultural

Te Tiriti Waitangi

Tikanga Māori

Time management

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• 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

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.

Be responsible for administration needs of our Social Work and frontline kaimahi including, but not limited to:

• 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

Key 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 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, anda 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

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.

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.