Workplace Administrator - Onehunga

Full job description
Permanent fulltime Workplace Admin position available!
Role will be based within our Care & Protection team at our Onehunga Site
Competitive salary ranging from $57,0+6 to $62,773, depending on experience
Mo m tou | About us

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 hapu, iwi and M ori 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.

Mo te tunga | About the role

Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, wh nau and communities ? 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 the administration needs of Social Work kaimahi including but not limited to the following:

Assistance with financial plans, data collection and scheduling
Liaising with vendors, casual staff, and other stakeholders
Working 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 wh nau as and when required
Dealing with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner
Ng pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

Full clean New Zealand drivers licence is required
Supporting the team with all aspects of Health and Safety
Possession of a strong computer and IT knowledge
Administration skills such as typing, reporting and responding to Site needs
Cultural awareness and an understanding of Tikanga M ori 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 M ori, and Pacific peoples' culture
Nou 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 $57,0+6 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 pehea 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_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Applications for this position close 8th June 2025


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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