Residential Administrator Oranga Tamariki location Auckland. $55.096 to $60.773 depending on experience.

Full time permanent positions available. 'We're offering a competitive salary starting from $55.096 to $60.773 depending on experience. Based in Auckland (Weymouth or Wiri)

About us the name 'Oranga Tamariki' carries our aspirations for all children, and it is our promise to the children and young people that we serve. 'Oranga' is the wellbeing we want to help the children we work with to have. 'Tamariki' reminds us that children are descended from greatness. They are born with an inherent mana that can be damaged by abuse and neglect.

About the role Whakatakapokai is the most recent secure youth justice residence to open. With 15 beds, there is a strong aspirational focus on achieving positive change with rangatahi through a model of care that draws on holistic, relational, and restorative ways of being (Te Ao Maaori) to reduce reoffending. As part of our collective brand of practice you may be asked to support certain activities across the youth justice network.

Our Residential Administrators main duties are assisting with the day-to-day tasks associated with the reception, administration support, payroll and purchasing functions for the site as well as a variety of other activities that come up within the residence operations. We do need someone with proven competence in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and if you are new to the administration workforce this is a great place to start growing your career. A positive can-do personality and love of organising and co-ordinating people and tasks is essential.

It is important that you are motivated to engage in our way of being, so it is an advantage to have skills in tikanga & te reo Māori - however a strong motivation to learn is a great start. You will work within a collaborative and reflective workplace so need to be open minded and a team player who is committed to achieving Oranga Tamariki's vision, purpose, and values together.

What's in it for you Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. We offer flexible work options and have access to training and professional development opportunities.

In this role you need to have the right to work in New Zealand, either as a NZ citizen or permanent resident, or by holding a work visa. You also need to have a full, clean New Zealand driver's license as you will be required to drive as part of your job. You will also need to be able to meet the safety checking and police vetting requirements required under the Children's Act.