Workplace Administrator - Whanganui Site

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

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children in Whanganui is seeking an administrative support professional to manage the administration needs of Social Work kaimahi, including scheduling, data entry, reception duties and liaison with vendors. The role is permanent and full-time, based at the Whanganui site, with a salary scale that recognises experience.

You will work with diverse communities, oversee health and safety responsibilities, and support the team in delivering statutory care and protection

Qualifications

• Full clean New Zealand driver’s licence (may be considered case-by-case).
• Strong computer and IT knowledge.
• Admin skills such as typing, reporting, and coordinating site needs.
• Cultural awareness and understanding of Tikanga Māori.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, adaptable to audience.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices; knowledge of Tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

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

Administrative support

IT literacy

Communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

Cross-cultural awareness

Tikanga Māori understanding

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry systems

Job description

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.

• Permanent, fulltime position available
• Role will be based at our Whanganui Site
• Competitive salary ranging from $57,096 to $62,773, depending on experience

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 putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa, and we recognise that oranga is a journey.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

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

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

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

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: Tuesday 29th September 2026 and we will begin shortlisting candidates as we receive applications. Please note 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.