Administrator | Wellington | Permanent
Date: 16 Mar 2026
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- Be part of a team driving real change for disabled people, their families and carers
- Enjoy variety in your work and provide high quality administration support for the Business Support team
- Permanent Wellington based opportunity.
Make a real impact supporting disabled people in this important administration role that blends purpose, variety, and inclusion.
About our team | Mō te tīma:
The Disability Support Services (DSS) Group is responsible for commissioning, funding, and stewarding high-quality services that support disabled people, their families, and whānau.
We’re building leadership and management capacity across our teams to deliver both change and business-as-usual effectively.
We work closely with providers, stakeholders, and communities to ensure services are fair, consistent, transparent and sustainable. With a strong focus on performance monitoring, data, and insights, we’re committed to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.
It’s an exciting time to join DSS as we strengthen our systems and expand our capabilities.
We’re looking for passionate people to help us achieve our goals and make a meaningful impact.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Team Administrators to join our Business Support team in Disability Support Services.
This role provides high-quality administrative support across core business support functions.
This is a permanent opportunity and is based in Wellington.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering efficient and timely administrative support of core business support functions across the team including maintaining key documents
- Assisting with ministerial and communications workflow management, invoice processing, and project coordination including supporting continuous improvement of our business processes
- Supporting Business Support managers with calendar management and accessibility needs
- Providing facilities support and stakeholder engagement
- Embedding a culture of genuine accessibility across all team activities
We value diversity and welcome applications from disabled people and those who have lived experience with whānau, or the disability community.
Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:
- Previous experience providing high level administrative support particularly in Ministerial Servicing workflows, Accountability and process documentation.
- Strong knowledge of administrative processes, systems and technology.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft office suite of applications.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adaptability and the ability to effectively prioritise and schedule your work to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and proven experience building effective relationships both within the Ministry and with outside agencies.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
A copy of the position description can be found here. Administrator position description.
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $61,466.00 - $73,903.00
Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Wednesday 25 March 2026.
About us | Mō mātou:
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.
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.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono:
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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 us at jobs@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.
Joining us | Ko te hono mai:
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. You can find out more about our values here.
If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
