Workplace Administrator Hastings

Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki; Hastings; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency for vulnerable children in Hastings is seeking a full-time Workplace Administrator to enhance customer service through efficient administration. The role involves supporting Co-ordinators and social work teams with various administrative tasks, maintaining critical records, and fostering strong relationships within and outside the agency. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary range of $57,096 to $62,773, with annual progression based on experience.

Benefits

Step-based remuneration package

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and organisational skills are key to success.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to support needs.
• Experience in managing internal and external business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Co-ordinators and social work teams.
• Maintain reports and keep updated records on the information system.
• Produce Court lists and file documents.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word)

Relationship building skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Basic accounting and numeracy skills

Understanding of Te Reo

Job description

Join our Hastings site! Do you want to join us in making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people? Our Hastings site is seeking a Workplace Administrator to join us on a Full time permanent basis. You will be working in a fun and fast paced environment whilst working alongside a dedicated and inspiring team. At Oranga Tamariki, we believe that in the right environment, with the right people surrounding and nurturing them, any child can and should flourish.

About the role | Mō te tūnga

This is a busy and varied role with a real focus on delivering great customer service through administration that supports our clients, visitors and staff members.

You will be responsible for a range of administration duties including (but not limited to), providing support to Co-ordinators with their plans, assisting social work teams in managing client financial plans, maintaining reports, producing reports for management, keeping updated records on our information system database and producing Court lists and filing documents.

Strong customer service skills and organisational skills is the key to success. You will also bring your problem solving ability and enjoy communicating with people and positively manage internal and external business relationships confidently.

• Confidence and experience using Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel and Word
• Great relationship building skills with the ability to work as part of a team and add support as and when required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
• Basic accounting and numeracy skills
• An understanding of Te Reo would be an advantage

What's in it for you | Nōu te rourou

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 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.

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.

Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight 7th of January 2026!

Please note that due to the Christmas and New Year holiday period, we will not be reviewing applications until the 8th January 2026.