Workplace Administrator – Wellington | Flexible Hours & Growth

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

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.