Senior Administration Support

Are you eager and excited to support a fast-paced team with your administrative skills and capabilities? Join our High Needs Services team to contribute to meaningful outcomes for tamariki and whānau!

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 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.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The High Needs Service sits within the wider Health and Clinical Services team and provides support to sites and regions when specialised care and out of home placements are required for individuals with high and complex needs within the Tamariki and Whānau Services business unit.

The Senior Administrative Support position is responsible for the coordination and provision of high-quality administration services and support to the High Needs Services team, a small but dedicated group of senior advisors. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a new and critical work programme, supporting sites and regions to strengthen and streamline their approach to safe and sustainable care.

Due to the operational requirements and dynamic nature of the role, we are accepting applications from around the motu as there is flexibility on where this position can based.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Experienced technical and professional knowledge needed to work independently at a fast pace whilst providing high quality administrative assistance
• A genuine enjoyment of problem solving, taking initiative and working in ambiguity with resilience
• Quick and flexible thinking whilst staying organized and balanced
• Excellent communication and technical skills
• 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 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 also 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.

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