Workplace Administrator - Hamilton Southat Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children - - Te Kuiti
Fulltime permanent opportunity Hamilton South Location Competitive salary ranging between $57,096 to $62,773 (depending on experience) Mō mātou | About usOranga 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 journeyOur purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised.
We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders. Mō te tūnga | About the roleDo you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities?Come and join our great, supportive and fun team and grow your administration experience to new heights with our team.Be responsible for administration needs of Social Work kaimahi including assistance with financial plans, data collection and regional scheduling Liaise with vendors, casual staff and other stakeholders Work with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds Scheduling interview appointments, co-ordinating community-based programmes for our young tamariki and rangatahi.
Booking rooms, answering phones and assisting on the reception desk Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bringKey requirements of the role include: Support the team with all aspects of Health and Safety Have a strong computer and IT knowledge Organise and support the Social Worker team on a daily basis Admin skills such as typing, reporting, responding to building and Site needs cultural awareness and an understanding of Tikanga Māori principles a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi Ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences and build and maintain rapport with others 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 youWe 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.To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/ Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyApply online with your CV and Covering Letter.If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz Apply now as applications close: 14th September 2025If 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.