Workplace Administrator Pukekohekohe

Job description

* Full time permanent position
* Pukekohekohe, Taamaki ki Te Tonga | Auckland South
* We're offering a competitive salary ranging from $57,096 - $62,773 depending on experience

Moo too taatou takiwaa | About our district
Across our region we are working with tamariki, rangatahi and their whaanau to make positive changes in our community.

We need people who have knowledge, experience and who are deeply passionate about whaanau wellbeing.
Our Pukekohekohe office works hard to do things differently within the foundation of a iwi and community led approach focused on awhi and supporting whaanau.

We acknowledge that there is much work to do but we are up for it.
The Pukekohekohe area spans the eastern coast of Tikapa Moana | Hauraki Gulf to the western coast of Ngaa Tai o Rehua | Tasman Sea.

It includes the southern reaches of the Manukau Harbour and the northern reaches of the Waikato River.
It includes the coastal settlements of the Aawhitu Peninsula, Port Waikato, and Kaiaua, as well as the townships of Pukekohekohe, Waiuku, Tuakau and Pokeno.
The Pukekohekohe area is predominately a rural area, supported by towns, settlements and marae.

Moo te tunga | About the role
We are looking for a superstar administrator to join our fun and supportive Tamariki and Whaanau services team.

In this rewarding role, you will:
* Be responsible for administration needs to support a range of casework activity.
* Provide administrative support to our Site Manager.
* Assist with financial plans, including maintaining accurate records and reconciliation of workplace financial activities
* Liaise with vendors, casual staff, and other key stakeholders including various cultural groups and backgrounds
* Booking rooms, answering phones, and assisting on the reception desk
* Effectively identify and escalate risks where appropriate and look for opportunities to improve operations.
* Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner
* Your superpowers would include emotional empathy, teamwork, and knowledge of our local mana whenua and communities.
* Demonstrated resilience, problem solving techniques and flexibility.

Ngaa puumanawatanga oou | What you will bring
To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will bring;
* Full clean New Zealand drivers licence is required
* Support the team with all aspects of Health and Safety
* Have a strong computer and IT knowledge
* Admin skills such as typing, reporting, responding to Site needs
* A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
* Strong time management
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
* Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Maaori, and Pacific peoples' and diverse cultures

Moo maatou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.
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 hapū, iwi and Maaori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.
We are committed to putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.



Noou 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.

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 https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/


Me peehea te tuku tono | How to Apply
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.

If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Hurry as applications for this role will close on 26th October 2025 and as applications are being reviewed as they come in, the application window may change

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.

Required Skill Profession

Operations Specialties Managers