Workplace Administrator - West Coast

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in New Zealand is offering an administration role supporting Social Work kaimahi in Ashburton and Timaru. You will handle reception, data entry, scheduling, and liaise with vendors and staff to keep operations smooth.

We value cultural awareness and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and invite applicants with strong IT skills, communication, and the ability to work calmly under pressure to join a vibrant, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Full clean New Zealand drivers licence is required.
• Strong computer and IT knowledge.
• Administrative skills such as typing, reporting, responding to site needs.
• Cultural awareness and understanding of Tikanga Māori principles.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong time management and the ability to adapt to your audience.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• 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 required.
• Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

IT literacy

Administrative skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• 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.

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.

We are committed to puttingtamarikifirst, we believearohais vital, we respect themanaof people, we aretikaandpono, we valuewhakapapa,and we recognise thatorangais a journey.

Mō te tūu| About therole

Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities within Ashburton and Timaru. 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

Nū 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 visithttps://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Applications close: Wednesday, 9 September 2026, we will be reviewing CVs as we go so get your applications in now!Please note we do reserve the right toclose the advertonce allroles 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.

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