Posted 16 July, 2026
Talent & Vetting Administrator (12-month fixed term)
Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 18aae0cc628eeff6
Job Description
Talent & Vetting Administrator (12-month fixed term) One 12-month fixed term position available, Wellington based. Rewarding, fast-paced mahi in a supportive team. Opportunity to grow your career in a busy role. Mŋ te tŋnga | About the role We have an opportunity for a Talent & Vetting Administrator to join our Talent Acquisition Team to support increased workloads. You will primarily have a focus on processing periodic safety checks, contingent worker checks, and complete high volume work to support the wider team. Responsibilities will include: Liaising with internal kaimahi (employees) on requirements to complete periodic safety checks. Tracking, recording and updating internal systems. Daily use of MS forms, excel and SAP HRIS systems. Responding to and triaging recruitment and safety checking enquiries and arranging various pre-employment checks. Working with our Recruitment team to ensure candidates are suitably vetted and reference checked for frontline positions. Looking after several shared inboxes and completing a range of tasks. Booking candidates for interview as and when required. This is an opportunity to gain experience in a new area where you can utilise your administration and communication skills and contribute to helping us keep the Tamariki and Rangatahi safe whilst in our care. This role will suit administrators interested in gaining further experience in Recruitment and Human Resources. You will have sound experience, be able to prioritise and operate at pace and manage a variety of high volume tasks. This role suits someone who enjoys working at pace and accurately handling data. You will be able to navigate cloud-based storage and Microsoft software to a high degree, show sound written communication skills and provide a high level of customer service. Attention to detail is an important skill required for these positions. Key requirements of the role include: Experience with pre-employment vetting checks such as MOJ and police vetting would be an advantage. Experience in a similar position is desirable, however full training will be provided. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to deliver a high degree of accuracy and quality. Strong problem-solving skills, along with a strong customer focus. Proven organisation skills and be self-motivated with the ability to multi-task. Understanding of recruitment processes, privacy and candidate care. Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders in writing and via calls. Intermediate Excel experience including the use of formulas would also be an advantage but not essential. Nū te rourou | What's in it for you Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. 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. Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values: Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised. We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders. 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. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply Apply online by clicking "Apply Now" please include your CV and cover letter. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: [email protected] However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now! AtOrangaTamariki—Ministry for Children, our highest priority is the safety and welfare of ourkaimahiand thetamarikiandwhānauwe support. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr