Regional Administrator - South at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, Canterbury

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Fixed Term Position available till October 2027
• Working out of our central Christchurch office
• We're offering a competitive salary starting between $57,096 to $62,773.00

The Administration Services team is a multi-skilled team providing a broad range of business support functions to the broader South Island sites of Oranga Tamariki

Reporting to the Manager, Administration Services (Southern), this role is one of 9 administrators with shared responsibility for the group's functions.  Collectively the team has responsibility for travel, FBT, fleet management, student placements, caregiver debts, child support, casual workers management and coordination, timesheet processing, site support, CYRAS queue requests and more.

Experience in trouble shooting and the ability to think of changes and their wider impact would be an advantage along with the ability to think of new creative ways of working. This is an opportunity to ensure the changes offer improvements and efficiencies in the team as a whole.

Preference is given to those who have skills in the following areas;

• Advanced level of computer competency
• Experience in Health and Safety compliance documentation
• Experience in providing a high level of support across many stakeholders in multiple locations
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• The agility and adaptability to work on different pieces of work in conjunction with the other members of the team
• A full NZ driver's license

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer 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 pēhea 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, applications close 23 September 2026!

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.