Workplace Administrator - Hawera

Permanent, fulltime position available. Role will be based at our Hawera Site. Competitive salary ranging from $57,096 to $62,773, depending on experience. Mō mātou | 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 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. About the role Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities within Hawera? 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 providing assistance with financial plans, data collection and scheduling, liaison 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 whānau as and when required and dealing with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner. Responsibilities 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 Book rooms, answer phones, and assist on the reception desk Organise welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and whānau as and when required Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner What you will bring Full clean New Zealand driver's 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, and 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 What's in it for you We 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, depending on experience. We provide a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. Significant training and professional development are available to help you thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. 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 the role, please contact [email protected]. Applications close: Wednesday 22 July 2026; we will review CVs and look to interview as we go so get your applications in now!! Please note we do reserve the right to close the advert once all roles are filled. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with our code of conduct, which sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol. Please see https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/ for all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki. #J-18808-Ljbffr