Receptionist Administrator Ministry of Social Development location Wellington. $44,529.00 - $54,424.00.

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.

We are a high energy team that provide a range of services to our internal and external clients, including support to organisations that share our facilities and back-office functions, such as Whaikaha Ministry of Disabled People and Oranga Tamariki.

Responsibilities include greeting clients and visitors to our offices. Managing and setting up meeting rooms. Providing a switchboard service. Helping maintain workplace security. Performing administrative tasks. Provide technology support to meeting attendees.

To be successful in this role you will have previous professional experience in a similar environment. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. Ability to complete a wide range of administrative tasks efficiently and to a high standard.

Culturally responsive and motivated to work with a range of demographics. Excellent, well demonstrated knowledge of conferencing and meeting room technology and systems. Can do attitude within a team environment. Event management experience is desirable.

This role is an excellent opportunity to develop your office skills and knowledge. This is a rewarding role to do – providing great customer service to internal and external customers. Many of our team also go on to bigger and better career opportunities within MSD and outside.  Supportive working environment where we’ll teach you lots and reward your hard work and commitment to the role.