• Permanent, full-time role
• Work alongside a passionate professional team in a supportive team culture!
• Career development opportunities
  Play a crucial role in the day-to-day and long-term success of our New Plymouth and Waitara sites by supporting the teams to deliver high-quality service to our clients.

POSITION DESCRIPTION | HE WHAKAAHUATANGA TUNGA:

A copy of the position description can be found here. Administration Officer, position description.
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.

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE | MO TE TUNGA:

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrator to deliver quality, comprehensive administration services that enable managers and colleagues to fulfil their roles with increased efficiency and effectiveness.
As an Administrator, you’ll be the backbone of site operations-ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. From coordinating meetings and managing supplies to supporting recruitment and maintaining accurate records, your work will directly contribute to a safe, efficient, and client-focused environment.
You’ll engage with a wide range of stakeholders and play a key role in enabling our teams to deliver exceptional service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Coordinating meetings, travel, and events
• Managing office supplies, equipment maintenance, and premises repairs
• Administering correspondence, documentation, and secure file storage
• Supporting recruitment processes and privacy/OIA requests
• Processing invoices, expense claims, and payroll entries
• Managing MSD fleet bookings, servicing, and compliance
• Maintaining accurate client records and business systems
• Building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  This role will cover both our New Plymouth and Waitara Offices.