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, whānau and communities.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

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.

• 20 hours per week
• Permanent opportunity

We have an opportunity for an Administrator to join our team to provide support to our Service Centre. It is an important role, delivering high quality, efficient and proactive administrative support to the Service Centre Manager and wider team. 

About the role 

In this busy and varied role you are responsible for fleet management, maintaining office and stationery supplies, maintaining registers, leave and attendance records, arranging for equipment servicing, building issues, coordinating reviews, official information act requests and other adhoc duties as required to ensure the smooth running of the office.

You are also responsible for working with Security and Front of House staff to ensure that all visitors and contractors to the office are inducted correctly into the office, maintaining health and Safety standards is a big focus. 

About you 

You are a team player who works well under pressure. A busy environment is where you thrive, and you pride yourself on delivering customer service. No task is too big or too small, you take everything in your stride and get things done. 

You have: 

• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Proven expertise supporting a team in an administrative capacity
• Experience maintaining and improving office systems
• Exceptional relationship building skills – you enjoy meeting people from varied backgrounds
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Full NZ Driver’s Licence and ability to drive Ministry vehicles as required

We offer: 

• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Training and career development opportunities

This is a dual site position and will require travel to both sites.  Therefore, the role can be based in either Service Centre.

Position Description

https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/service-delivery/4.-client-service-delivery/administration-officer-jan-2020.docx

Salary range: $53,502.00 - $65,392.00

How to apply

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.  

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. 

All applications must be made online.  If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at ****@msd.govt.nz

Internal MSD Employees â€“ please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

Closing date: 15 June 2022

Joining us

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau 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. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, HapÅ«, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

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