Workplace Administrator South

Fulltime permanent opportunity

Hamilton South Location

Competitive salary ranging between $57,096 to $62,773 (depending on experience)

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

Our 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.

Do 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

• 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

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.

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Apply 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 t.nz. Applications close: 30th June 2026.

Code of conduct applies: must present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.