Workplace Administrator - Wellington

Marketplace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Training and development

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children on Willis Street in Wellington is seeking a Workplace Administrator. This permanent, full-time role offers an opportunity to grow administration experience while supporting social work and frontline kaimahi.

You will manage rooms, phones and intake, liaise with vendors and partners, and help with health and safety, data collection and reporting. Salary ranges from NZD 57,096 to 62,773 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• A full, clean New Zealand driver's licence is required.
• Strong computer skills and IT knowledge; able to type, report, and adapt to site needs.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and understanding of Tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Experience in administration and reception duties is advantageous.

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

Computer skills

IT knowledge

Typing

Reporting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Workplace Administrator - Wellington at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, Wellington## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **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 journeyWe 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**Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring**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, 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**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/**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply**Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact Info\\[e-mail]**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.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children || Location: | Wellington || Position type: | Ongoing - Full Time || Category: | Administration || Date listed: | 03-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | $55,000 - $65,000 || Closing date: | 30-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 43500 || Attachment: | || File links: | Workplace Administrator PD - 2026.pdf || Website: | https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/home |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.