Workplace Administrator

Be responsible for administration needs of Social Work kaimahi within Oranga Tamariki Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must Based at our Masterton site Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to puttingtamarikiand rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim todemonstratethese values: We put Tamariki first We believe Aroha is vital We respect the Mana of people We are Tika and Pono We value Whakapapa We recognise that Oranga is a journey 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 findappropriate solutionsfortamarikiin need. M'o te tünga| About therole Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, whānu and communities within The Wairarapa?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 but not limited the following: 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 Booking rooms, answering phones, and assisting on the reception desk Organising welcomes/whątu for newcomers and whānu as and when required Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner Key requirements of the role include: Full clean New Zealand drivers 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, 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 Nāu 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 $57,096 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. Applications close: Sunday 16th August 2026. 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. Reference # 42518 Location(s) Masterton Expertise Social Work, Care Services, Administrators, Data Entry & Word Processing, Services for children and families, PA, EA & Secretarial, Records Management & Document Control #J-18808-Ljbffr