Youth Justice Residence Administrator – Impactful Admin Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

Training & development

Inclusive workplace

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Korowai Manaaki Youth Justice Residence in Wiri, Auckland is seeking a Residential Administrator to support rangatahi by delivering essential administrative services and payroll assistance within a multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to a safe, supportive environment on a 24/7 residence.

Join a dedicated team focused on education, cultural programmes, and rehabilitative support for rangatahi aged 13–19.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or customer service.
• Confident using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Great communication skills — written and verbal.
• Strong relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent time management and planning skills.
• A collaborative team player with initiative and a sense of humour.
• Able to manage competing priorities and adapt to change.
• A clean, current full driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of administrative services to keep the residence running smoothly.
• Perform reception duties.
• Payroll support and related administrative tasks.

Skills

administration experience

customer service

Microsoft Office Suite

communication skills

relationship-building

time management

team player with initiative

prioritisation and adaptability

driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Korowai Manaaki Youth Justice Residence in Wiri, Auckland is seeking a Residential Administrator to support rangatahi by delivering essential administrative services and payroll assistance within a multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to a safe, supportive environment on a 24/7 residence.

Join a dedicated team focused on education, cultural programmes, and rehabilitative support for rangatahi aged 13–19.