Administrator Opportunities | Permanent And Fixed Term

Administrator Opportunities | Permanent and Fixed term

Be part of a team driving real change for disabled people, their families and carers

Enjoy variety and support projects, events, and accessibility initiatives across Aotearoa

Permanent and fixed term Wellington based opportunities.

Make a real impact supporting disabled people in these important administration roles that blends purpose, variety, and inclusion.

The Disability Support Services (DSS) Group is responsible for commissioning, funding, and stewarding high-quality services that support disabled people, their families, and whanau.

We're building leadership and management capacity across our teams to deliver both change and business-as-usual effectively.

We work closely with providers, stakeholders, and communities to ensure services are fair, consistent, transparent and sustainable.

With a strong focus on performance monitoring, data, and insights, we're committed to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.

It's an exciting time to join DSS as we strengthen our systems and expand our capabilities.

We're looking for passionate people to help us achieve our goals and make a meaningful impact.

About the role | Mo te tunga :

We're looking for a proactive and organised Team Administrators to join our Disability Support Services.

These roles provide high-quality administrative support across core business and projects.

These are permanent and fixed term opportunities and are based in Wellington.

Vacancies we are currently recruiting for are :

Administrator Business Support

Administrator DSS Taskforce fixed term 30 June

Team Administrator Commercial Outcomes

Key responsibilities include :

Delivering efficient and timely administrative support of core business functions across the team

Assisting with invoice processing, and project coordination

Organising meetings, workshops, and events—including accessibility arrangements

Supporting team members with calendar management and accessibility needs

Providing facilities support and stakeholder engagement

Embedding a culture of genuine accessibility across all team activities

We value diversity and welcome applications from disabled people and those who have lived experience with whanau, or the disability community.

Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.

Previous experience providing high level administrative support.

Strong knowledge of administrative processes, systems and technology.

Proficiency in the Microsoft office suite of applications.

The ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Adaptability and the ability to effectively prioritise and schedule your work to meet deadlines.

Strong communication skills and proven experience building effective relationships both within the Ministry and with outside agencies.

Copies of the position descriptions can be found here.

Administrator Business Support - $61,466 - $73,903

Administrator DSS Taskforce fixed term 30 June

• $61,466 - $73,903

Administrator DSS Advisory - $60,926 - $66,410

Team Admin Commercial Outcomes - $60,926 - $66,410

The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation.

We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whanau and communities.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve.

We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

How to apply | Me pehea te tuku tono :

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.

Note : Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.

All applications must be made online.

If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at

Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work.

This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

Joining MSD means being part of a whanau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.

We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment.

We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity.

If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

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