Oamaru, Otago

Administrative Assistants (Administration & Office Support)

Full time

$60,707 – $72,990 per year

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.

Administration Officer - Oamaru

• Permanent fulltime Position
• Oamaru Community Link

This critical position in our client service delivery team, provides the administrative support to front line leadership and staff. From ordering supplies and equipment to coordinating meetings, catering and minute taking, this role is varied and busy. Responsibilities also include secretarial duties, fleet management and overseeing site health and safety as well as processing expenses and invoicing. 

We are looking for a person who is highly organised and who possesses excellent attention to detail. Your time management skills, flexibility and your ability to remain calm under pressure will be valued. If you have strong written and verbal communication skills, enjoy learning and like working with people, this may be the role for you. 

What we offer

• We will provide you with a positive work environment, where we all support each other to achieve excellent outcomes for our clients. 
• We will provide great training, support and on-going professional development.  

Salary: B03 - $60,707.00 - $72,990.00 (depending on skills and experiences)

Position Description

http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-service-delivery/client-service-delivery/administration-officer.docx

Salary range: $60,707.00 - $72,990.00

How to apply

All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at [email protected]

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. 

Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

Closing date: Wednesday, 04th September 2024

Joining us

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.