Fixed Term / Secondment - Full time Workplace Administrator till January 2026Covering Kaimahi on parental leave - based at our Gisborne siteMō te tūnga | About the role
Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities? Are you looking for a role with variety?
Come and join our great, supportive, and fun team and grow your administration experience to new heights! In this rewarding role, you will :
- Be responsible for administration needs to support a range of casework activity.
- Assist with financial plans, including maintaining accurate records and reconciliation of workplace financial activities
- Liaise with vendors, casual staff, and other key stakeholders including various cultural groups and backgrounds
- Booking rooms, answering phones, and assisting on the reception desk
- Effectively identify and escalate risks where appropriate and look for opportunities to improve operations.
- Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will bring;
- Full clean New Zealand drivers licence
- Strong computer and Microsoft skills
- Effective organisational, planning and time management skills
- Administration and coordination skills
- 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
Mō mātou | About us
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 :
- 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 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.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial 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 and environment
- We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way.
- Flexible Work options (by arrangement) and a genuine commitment to wellbeing
- Significant training and professional development so that you can continue to grow and thrive
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