- Administration role with variety
- Located in Wiri, South Auckland
- Permanent opportunity
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
Are you an administration superstar. 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 our Care and Protection team based in Homai Site, Wiri, South Auckland.
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;
- Strong administration and coordination skills
- Full clean New Zealand drivers licence
- Strong computer and Microsoft skills
- Experience in financial systems would be advantageous
- Effective organisational, planning and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
- Good attention to detail
- 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 $57,906 and $62,773 dependant on experience. 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. 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.
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 Apply
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 Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz
Hurry as applications for this role close on Saturday 4 January 2025. Please note that all applications will be reviewed after this date.
If 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.
