- Starting salary between $77,886 and $86,082 dependent on experience
- Location: Auckland
- Fixed term to 30th June 2026
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
We are a dedicated small team comprising of an injury management function and a general wellbeing function, sitting within a wider health safety and security team. The wider team are based in multiple locations throughout New Zealand with the two current injury management team members based in Auckland.
You will be responsible for managing a shared inbox, managing electronic records, triaging injury reports and taking action as required, ensuring injury reports are entered, developing communications and contributing to the organisation meeting the Accredited Employer Programme Assessment Requirements.
This role will be based at our Ellerslie Office (Auckland) and will be flexible between working from home and the office. Candidates for this role are required to already be based in Auckland or be willing to relocate for this opportunity.
Ng pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring
Key requirements of the role include:
- At least five years experience working in administrative or coordinator type roles
- Confidence in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external parties
- Self-starter and ability to work independently and identify opportunities to drive positive outcomes
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- 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 $77,886 and $86,082 dependant on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. 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 pehea 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 [email protected]
Hurry as applications for this role close at 5pm on Tuesday 2nd September 2025
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.
