Facilities / Receptionist Administrator | 12-month Casual Contract | Wellington
Ministry of Social DevelopmentJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
MSD is seeking a proactive Facilities and Receptionist Administrator for a 12 month casual contract in Wellington to join the National Office Operations team. The role is on call and onsite, focusing on facilities and reception services, health and safety, and delivering an outstanding workplace experience in a fast paced environment. To thrive you should be highly organised with a strong customer focus, high energy, adaptability, initiative, and solid MS Office skills; prior facilities or reception experience is advantageous. Salary is $28.95 per hour. Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 12 July 2026. Apply online with a tailored CV and cover letter that directly links your experience to the key duties, and share any accessibility needs.
- Do you have excellent customer service skills
- Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced varied environment
- Are you tech savvy and keen to learn
Our National Office Operations team have a casual vacancy available. We are looking for a super organised individual who is passionate in delivering a great work environment experience to our customers. You’ll be part of a cohesive team engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our Facilities and Reception Services, including Health, Safety and Security and workplace experience goes above and beyond our customers’ expectations. No day will be the same.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Ability to complete a wide range of administrative and physical tasks effectively and to a high standard.
- High energy, flexible and adaptable, with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
- Strong customer focus, with a commitment to service excellence.
- Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
- Great initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience in Facilities and Reception Services would be advantageous.
- Know your way around Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and research tools (internet and database use).
This is a 'casual', on-call position where working hours will be offered as and when the business has requirements or is seeking to provide cover for current position holders in either the Facilitator Administrator or Receptionist Administrator roles.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga
A copy of the position descriptions can be found here: Facilities Administrator position description, Receptionist Administrator position description
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $28.95ph
Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: 11:59pm, Sunday 12 July 2026
About us | Mō mātou
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) 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 advice to government, and assistance including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
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
Before you submit your application, please take a moment to review our guidance to understand how AI can best support your application. Candidate Guidance - Responsible AI use in recruitment
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. Please highlight how your skills and experience relate to the key responsibilities listed in the position description and job advertisement.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at [email protected]
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.