Administration Officer | Kaihāpai | Papakura & Manurewa

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Date: 17 Feb 2026

Location: Auckland, NZ

Company: Ministry of Social Development

Administration Officer | Kaihāpai | Papakura & Manurewa

  • Permanent Full-Time Role - Manurewa Service Centre
  • Fixed-Term/Secondment (to August 2026) - Papakura Service Centre
  • Salary range: BO3 $61,466 – $73,903 per annum
  • Applications close: Monday 23 February 2026
     

 

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Administration Officer to join our team. If you enjoy supporting others, take pride in keeping operations running smoothly, and thrive in a busy, people-focused environment, this role will suit you.

 

 

What you’ll be doing | Ko te mahi

 

This busy and varied role helps ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our service centre environments.

Key responsibilities include:

 

  • Managing oversight of meeting room bookings and usage
  • Maintaining office and stationery supplies
  • Arranging equipment servicing and building maintenance
  • Coordinating meetings and taking minutes when required
  • Supporting general administration to keep centre operations running smoothly
  • Working with Security to ensure visitors and contractors are inducted correctly
  • Supporting health and safety practices across the site
  • Fleet coordination including vehicle servicing, WOFs and logistics
  • Assisting with catering collection and transport tasks when needed
     

 

What you’ll need to succeed | Ko tō āhua

 

We’re looking for someone proactive, flexible and positive who can juggle multiple priorities and stay calm under pressure.

You will bring:

 

  • Strong administrative experience supporting a team
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Confidence learning new systems and technology quickly
  • Strong attention to detail and discretion with sensitive information
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to stay organised in a fast-paced environment
  • A valid Restricted NZ Driver Licence and willingness to drive Ministry vehicles

 

 

Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:

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

Starting salary dependand on relevant skills, experience and knowledge.

 

 

 

 

 

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

 

Important: Fixed-term/Secondment (to August 2026) – Papakura Service Centre  August 2026. If you're currently an MSD employee, please ensure you’ve discussed and received approval for this secondment from your manager before applying.

 

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

 

In your cover letter, please answer the question below (max 1500 characters):

 

Q1: Why are you interested in this Administration Officer role, and what appeals to you about working in a busy service centre environment?

 

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 the Manager Client Service Delivery below:

 

📧 Papakura Service Centre - Kim on Kim.Fitisemanu001@msd.govt.nz

📧 Manurewa Service Centre - Juanita on Juanita.Sinha001@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 Monday 23 February 2026

 

 

 

 

 

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