Workplace Administrator - Papanui

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. Mō te tūnga | About the role Permanent, full‑time position available. Role will be based at our Papanui Site. Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand’s tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities within Sydenham? 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 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. Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | 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 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 offers 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 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. Me pēhea 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 login using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about the role, please contact… Applications close Thursday 23 July 2026. We will be reviewing CVs as we go, so get your applications in now! We reserve the right to close the advert once all roles are filled. We encourage you to familiarise 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr