Senior Administrator

We are looking for a 6-month fixed term, full-time (40 hours per week) Senior Administrator with a customer focus who is results driven and enjoys working in a team environment.

This role has a strong focus on taking inbound calls and will involve a high percentage of the day inputting data.

Commencement date for this role will be 11 January 2027.

This role is based in the Wellington CBD.

Excellent communication and organisational skills are key to this role. To undertake this role, you will need to be comfortable working with Microsoft Office suite and have strong data accuracy and co-ordination skills.

Skills and experience

You will be a well-organised and efficient Administrator excited about making a difference for rangatahi. To undertake this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in an administrative and call-centre role (ideally in the not-for-profit sector)
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines
• Great communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience in the co-ordination and management of contractors
• Confidence using Microsoft Office products, including Excel
• Be task driven, prioritising completing specific tasks and achieving immediate goals, often focusing on efficiency, deadlines, and clear execution

Embody Our Values

• Kotahitanga (unity) : Cultivate a sense of belonging through meaningful relationships with tamariki, rangatahi, colleagues, and the wider community
• Mahi tōtika (excellence) : Demonstrate unwavering integrity and purpose in all aspects of your work, striving for the highest standards of care
• Kaikōkiritanga (innovation) : Drive positive change with creativity, constantly seeking new and effective ways to support tamariki and rangatahi
• Āta whakarongo (active listening) : Let tamariki and rangatahi voices shape your approach, ensuring their perspectives are central to decision-making
• Māiatanga (empowerment) : Nurture growth and unlock potential in tamariki, rangatahi, and colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development

Why Choose Barnardos?

• Join a respected NGO with over 55 years of impact in child welfare and advocacy
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Supportive team environment with regular supervision and peer support
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people

About Barnardos Aotearoa

Barnardos Aotearoa is a children’s charity working with tamariki and whānau to ensure every child in Aotearoa has the opportunity to thrive, no matter their circumstances. Our unique combination of social services, early learning, care services and counselling helpline provides the broadest range of child and whānau-centred services in Aotearoa.

Each year, we work with more than 30,000 tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across the country.

If you would like a copy of the position description please email recruitment@barnardos.org.nz, in your email please quote the ID number:1687400

Every day, we’re making a positive, long-lasting difference to children's lives.

Ready to create positive ripples? Apply now and let's transform young lives together!

We will commence interviews as applications are received.