Workplace Administrator

**Workplace Administrator - Youth Justice - Lower Hutt**

- Fulltime permanent opportunity
- Lower Hutt Based with potential movement across Wellington region
- Competitive salary ranging between $57,096 to $62,773 (depending on experience)

**Mo m tou | 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

Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving wh nau 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.

**Mo te tunga | About the role**

Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, wh nau 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

This role would see the successful applicant sharing reception responsibilities and would have a requirement to be based in the Lower Hutt office.

This position reports to the Youth Justice Manager and is based in Lower Hutt site, however, you will be required to work at sites across the Greater Wellington region to respond to operational demand or changes in office circumstances which may be on either a short
- or long-term basis. Any changes will be done in consultation with you.

**Ng pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring**

Key requirements of the role include:

- Support the team with all aspects of Health and Safetyworkplace
- 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 M ori 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 M ori, and Pacific peoples' culture.

**Nou 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 $57,096 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.

**Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply**

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.