Administrator Opportunities Permanent and Fixed Term

Be part of a team driving real change for disabled people, their families and carers
- Enjoy variety and support projects, events, and accessibility initiatives across Aotearoa
- Permanent and fixed term Wellington based opportunities.

Make a real impact supporting disabled people in these important administration roles that blends purpose, variety, and inclusion.

**About our team | Mo te tima**:
The Disability Support Services (DSS) Group is responsible for commissioning, funding, and stewarding high-quality services that support disabled people, their families, and whanau.

We're building leadership and management capacity across our teams to deliver both change and business-as-usual effectively.

We work closely with providers, stakeholders, and communities to ensure services are fair, consistent, transparent and sustainable. With a strong focus on performance monitoring, data, and insights, we're committed to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.

It's an exciting time to join DSS as we strengthen our systems and expand our capabilities.

We're looking for passionate people to help us achieve our goals and make a meaningful impact.

**About the role | Mo te tunga**:
We're looking for a proactive and organised Team Administrators to join our Disability Support Services.

These roles provide high-quality administrative support across core business and projects.

These are permanent and fixed term opportunities and are based in Wellington.

Vacancies we are currently recruiting for are:

- Administrator Business Support
- Administrator DSS Taskforce fixed term 30 June 2026
- Administrator DSS Advisory
- Team Administrator Commercial Outcomes

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Delivering efficient and timely administrative support of core business functions across the team
- Assisting with invoice processing, and project coordination
- Organising meetings, workshops, and events-including accessibility arrangements
- Supporting team members with calendar management and accessibility needs
- Providing facilities support and stakeholder engagement
- Embedding a culture of genuine accessibility across all team activities

Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.

**What you bring | Ou pumanawatanga**:

- Previous experience providing high level administrative support.
- Strong knowledge of administrative processes, systems and technology.
- The ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Adaptability and the ability to effectively prioritise and schedule your work to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and proven experience building effective relationships both within the Ministry and with outside agencies.

**Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tunga**:
Copies of the position descriptions can be found here.

Administrator Business Support position description

Administrator DSS Taskforce fixed term 30 June 2026 position description

Administrator DSS Advisory position description

Team Administrator Commercial Outcomes position description

**Salary | Utu-a-tau**:
Administrator Business Support - $61,466 - $73,903

Administrator DSS Taskforce fixed term 30 June 2026 - $61,466 - $73,903

Administrator DSS Advisory - $60,926 - $66,410

Team Admin Commercial Outcomes - $60,926 - $66,410

**Applications close | Ka kati nga tono hei te: Sunday 9th November 2025.**

**About us | Mo matou**:
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whanau and communities.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.

**Joining us | Ko te hono mai**:
Joining MSD means being part of a whanau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.

We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity.