Administration Support

Bring your administrative experience to this 6 month fixed term opportunityManage your own workload, with an ability to prioritise according to day-to-day requirementsBased in our Church Street offices in Palmerston NorthMō 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 firstWe believe Aroha is vitalWe respect the Mana of peopleWe are Tika and Pono We value WhakapapaWe recognise that Oranga is a journeyMō te tūnga | About the roleWe have fixed term opportunities in Administration Support to join our close-knit Customer Information Requests team based in central Wellington.You will be strongly supported in an environment that values continuous improvement and fosters a culture of striving to make our service better for our customers.Key Requirements of the role include:A strong aptitude for working and managing sensitive and confidential paperwork and electronic information.A high level of competence in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.Sharp eye for detail and high level of accuracy.Physical fitness to be able to stand for long periods of time scanning large volumes of paper filesCollaborative relationship building skills with exemplary customer service skills when dealing with the team.Mōu | About youIf you have strong organisational skills and good attention to detail, we want to speak with you! The ideal candidate will have extensive administrative experience in information management, scanning large volumes of paper files, be flexible and adaptable to ever changing priorities and be able to communicate effectively with the team.We are looking for candidates with:Proven experience in customer serviceProven experience in information management - both physical and digital informationWell-developed written and verbal communication skillsEffective organisation, planning and time management skillsAbility to work well as part of a team, use your initiative and have a sense of humour!Capability to manage your own workload, with an ability to prioritise according to day-to-day requirementsStrong relationship building skills and experience dealing with members of the publicNōu te rourou | What's in it for youOranga Tamariki offer a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $54,080 and $57,901 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 visitMe pēhea te tuku tono | How to ApplyPlease apply online with your CV and cover letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please apply using your OT email address.For reporting and transparency, it is important that all applications are submitted through our careers site, please do not email through applications and/or CVs.If you have any questions about the role, please contactApplications for this role close on Sunday 16th November 2025. However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now! 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.