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 Administrator to join our Disability Support Service Contracts and Funding group.

This role provides high-quality administrative support across core business and projects.

This is a permanent, Wellington based opportunity. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering efficient and timely administrative support of core business functions across the team
• Assisting with invoice processing, and project coordination
• Organising meetings, workshops, and events—including accessibility arrangements
• Supporting team members 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.
• Strong knowledge of administrative processes, systems and technology.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft office suite of applications.
• The ability to work independently and 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. Team Administrator position description. 

Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $60,926 - $65,590.00