Housing Support Administrator

About The Business

The Salvation Army Social Housing (SASH) operates as a registered Community Housing Provider across New Zealand, offering warm, secure, and affordable housing coupled with support services designed to nurture resilient and connected communities.

Role Overview

This position is key in delivering vital administrative and coordination support to the Housing Support Team, ensuring efficient day-to-day management of the SASH program. Responsibilities include managing tenancy-related paperwork, supporting financial procedures, and serving as the primary contact for both internal team members and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive administrative assistance across the Housing Support Team.
• Keep tenancy and property details updated within the tenancy management system.
• Prepare tenancy documents and handle all tenancy communication coordination.
• Manage communication channels including inboxes, acting as the initial point of contact for inquiries.
• Facilitate tenancy operations by gathering and distributing necessary information.
• Maintain thorough and secure filing systems, adhering strictly to privacy standards.
• Assist with office management duties such as coordinating supplies, travel arrangements, and meeting logistics.
• Contribute to seamless team operations through general administrative and coordination tasks.

Candidate Profile

• Proven administrative background, preferably within multi-disciplinary organisations.
• Basic experience in bookkeeping or financial transaction processing.
• Exceptional organisation skills with superior time management capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, notably Word and Excel.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Awareness and respect for cultural diversity and a commitment to inclusive work practices.
• Alignment with the mission and values upheld by The Salvation Army.

Employment Offer

• Annual additional working week of leave from The Salvation Army, granted on July 1st.
• Access to complimentary confidential counselling services to support your mental health and wellbeing.
• Subsidised influenza vaccinations.
• Discounted medical insurance through Southern Cross.
• Access to a discount card providing savings at various retailers including Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers, and Torpedo7.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional growth, including training and development.

Additional Information

The role demands adaptability, energetic engagement, self-motivation, and a firm commitment to the Salvation Army’s principles of caring, life transformation, and societal reform. This permanent, full-time position entails working 37.5 hours weekly.

The anticipated salary range is between $32.00 and $36.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Committed to equal opportunity employment, The Salvation Army values diversity and inclusivity within its workplaces.

Applicants with a Schedule 2 conviction under the Children’s Act 2014 must present an Exemption Certificate for Core Children’s Worker roles or undergo an internal evaluation for other positions.

The successful candidate should identify with the evangelical Christian mission of The Salvation Army, which focuses on caring for individuals, transforming lives, and reformation of society.