Workplace Administrator - Manawatu

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō 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 and a genuine commitment to wellbeing
• Significant training and professional development so that you can continue to grow and thrive 
• 23 days annual leave for full time staff, increasing to 25 days annual leave after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part time) 

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 position close 21st October 2024.

Oranga Tamariki is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role. We also support flexible working arrangements.