One fixed term position available until 30 October 2024, Wellington based.
Flexible working arrangements including work from home days
Supportive and fun team

Mō te tūnga | About the role
We have an opportunity for a Vetting Administrator to join our Recruitment Team. As a Vetting Administrator, you will primarily have a focus on processing pre-employment vetting checks, you will also gain end to end recruitment exposure and support our frontline Recruiters. As part of this role you will also be responsible for assisting with our periodic safety checking programme.

Responsibilities will include:

Liaising with internal kaimahi (employees) on requirements to complete safety checks
Tracking, recording and updating internal systems
Daily use of MS forms, excel and SAP HRIS systems
Responding to and triaging recruitment and safety checking enquiries and arranging various pre-employment checks
Working with our Recruitment team to ensure candidates are suitably vetted and reference checked for frontline positions
Working with 3rd Party contingent candidate suppliers
Looking after several shared inboxes and completing a range of tasks.
Booking candidates for interview as and when required.

This is an opportunity to gain experience in a new area where you can utilise your administration and communication skills and contribute to helping us keep the Tamariki and Rangatahi safe whilst in our care.
Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring
This role will suit administrators interested in gaining further experience in Recruitment and Human Resources. You will have sound experience and an ability to prioritise and manage a variety of tasks.
You will be able to navigate cloud-based storage and Microsoft software to a high degree, show sound written communication skills and provide a high level of customer service. Attention to detail is an important skill required for these positions.

Key requirements of the role include:

Experience with pre-employment vetting checks such as police vetting would be an advantage
Strong administration/coordination experience
Experience in a similar recruitment or HR related position is highly desirable
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to deliver a high degree of accuracy and quality
Strong problem-solving skills, along with a strong customer focus
Proven organisation skills and be self-motivated with the ability to multi-task
Understanding of recruitment processes, privacy and candidate care
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders in writing and via calls.
Intermediate Excel experience including the use of formulas would also be an advantage but not essential.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure.
We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing.
We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.
To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit
Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:
Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised. We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.
We are committed to putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa and we recognise that oranga is a journey.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Apply online by clicking "Apply Now" please include your CV and cover letter.
If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee, please register or log in using your Oranga Tamariki e-mail address.
If you have any queries, please contact charles.ryman@ot.govt.nz

Applications close:
Tuesday 16 April 2024
At Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, our highest priority is the safety and welfare of our kaimahi and the tamariki and whānau we support.
If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.