Talent Administrator

6 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time NZ$62,500 - NZ$68,761 per year
  • Fixed term until end of Jan 2026 (potential to extend)
  • Based in National Office - Wellington
  • Full-time position

Short term fixed term contract available now until end of January 2026 to support our busy talent team as a talent administrator. Potential to extend dependent on requirements.

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

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 hapu, iwi and M ori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mo te tunga | About the role

The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Talent team with recruitment activities, recruitment inquiries, contractor onboarding and offboarding as well as providing exceptional candidate care and work on assigned recruitment related projects and activities as required.

Ng pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring

The successful candidate will bring previous experience providing administration support to a busy team, ideally in an HR or recruitment environment. You will also have an excellent customer focus - you'll delight in anticipating and meeting customer needs and be a superb relationship manager.

Some other key requirements of the role include:

  • Discretion is your middle-name, you know what is and is not appropriate to share with others.
  • Incredible organisational skills with the ability to multi-task, and work to tight and competing deadlines - you've got a 'can-do' attitude.
  • Ability to work autonomously and get on with the work.
  • Key recruitment administration tasks such as managing incoming customer queries, interview bookings, reference checks and other background checking tasks
  • 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 $62,500 and $68,761 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

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Please note this role is only open to internal applicants, please apply using your Oranga Tamariki email login. If you have any questions about role, or would like to review the position description please contact

Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on 10th 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.

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