Administration Officer

at Ministry of Social Development
Published March 19, 2023
Location Timaru, New Zealand
Category Admin and Clerical  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Administration Officer Ministry of Social Development location Canterbury.

Apply for Administration Officer - Canterbury at Ministry of Social Development.

About us 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. Fixed term/Secondment opportunity till 30 June 2023

About you your welcoming approach, manaakitanga and excellent communication skills will help you support our team and ensure things are running smoothly. You are a quick learner who navigates computer and administration systems with ease. A fast paced, pressured environment is where you work best and you enjoy interacting with people from diverse backgrounds. Most of all, you pride yourself on your exceptional customer service skills, empathy and high attention to detail. You love going the extra mile and anticipating needs before they arise.

About the role in this busy and varied role you are responsible for coordinating meetings, rooms, video conferencing equipment, visitor car parks and MSD pool car booking requests. You also be responsible for fleet management, catering, data entry, scanning, health & safety, reconciliations and other ad-hoc administration support services as required. 

You also have strengths in the following areas exceptional communication, negotiation and relationship management skills. At least intermediate level skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Good Presentation Skills – Natural Flair For Design, Layout And Publishing. Proven Experience Maintaining And Improving Office System. A Fast Learner And Flexible In Managing A Variety Of Tasks.

Benefits training and ongoing development. A supportive, caring team.

Position description salary range $54,707.00 - $66,864.00

How to apply 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.