Administration Assistant | Mt Albert Service Centre | Tāmaki Makaurau

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Date: 10 Oct 2025

Location: Auckland, NZ

Company: Ministry of Social Development

Administration Assistant | Mt Albert Service Centre | Tāmaki Makaurau

  • Location: Mt Albert Service Centre, Auckland
  • Salary range: Band 03 – $61,466 to $73,903 per annum
  • Employment type: Permanent, full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm)
  • Applications close: 11.59pm Friday 17 October 2025
     

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Administration Assistant to join our Mt Albert Service Centre team. This is a key support role that helps our frontline staff deliver essential services to the community. If you enjoy helping others, take pride in keeping operations running smoothly, and thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment, we’d like to hear from you.

 

What you’ll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana

 

You’ll provide efficient and reliable administrative support to the service centre, ensuring the team has what they need to deliver great service. Your responsibilities will include managing meeting logistics, coordinating supplies and facilities, supporting fleet and security arrangements, maintaining health and safety standards, and assisting with general office administration. This role is central to the smooth running of the site — you’ll work closely with leadership, frontline staff, and visitors to create a positive and well-organised environment.

 

What you’ll need to succeed | Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū

 

We’re looking for someone who is motivated, organised, and enjoys working with people. You’ll bring:

  • Proven administration or office support experience
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Intermediate Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills
  • Great attention to detail and professionalism handling sensitive information
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • A team-oriented attitude and willingness to help where needed
  • A valid Restricted or Full NZ driver licence
     

We work guided by our values — Manaaki (we care), Whānau (we build belonging), and Tika me te Pono (we do the right thing with integrity).

Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $61,466.00 - $73,903.00

Starting salary depends on relevant skills, experience, and knowledge.

 

 

 

 

 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

 

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.  

 

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. 

 

All applications must be made online.  If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact Robyn Wood – Manager Client Service Delivery, Mt Albert Service Centre at Robyn.Wood017@msd.govt.nz

 

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: 11.59pm, Friday 17 October 2025.

 

 

 

 

 

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