Executive Assistant to DDG Maori Partnerships and Investment | Wellington CityJob Title: Executive Assistant to DDG Maori Partnerships & InvestmentRole type: Permanent, full-timeLocation: Wellington City Salary range: GSREA Range G: $73,118 – $97,469 per annum depending on skills and experiencePriority will be given to MPI staff members with affected statusMa tau rourou, ma taku rourou, ka ora te iwi (with your contribution and my contribution the people will prosper)We are seeking an Executive Assistant to join our Maori Partnerships & Investment branch to provide dedicated support to the Deputy Director General (DDG).This is a key role where you will work as part of a small but supportive team, and be an important connection between the DDG and wider business units. Your strong eye for detail, and ability to prioritise work will allow you to coordinate a busy diary and keep track of work across the business unit.Ideally you will have knowledge of the public sector or previous experience working with a senior leader, but most importantly you are a self-starter who enjoys getting things done.As part of this role, you will be:Providing direct support to the Deputy Director-General and their leadership team including diary management with a focus on forward planning.Carrying out all administrative functions on behalf of the Deputy Director-General, including managing correspondence in a timely manner, handling of phone calls/emails, financials, staff related approval processes and report back management.Liaising with the offices of stakeholders, senior government officials and diplomatic staff to support professional organisational relationships.Liaising with Ministers' offices on the Deputy Director-General's behalf, establishing and maintaining relationships with Ministers' staff.Continually improving systems to further support the Deputy Director-General.This is a busy and varied role where no two days are the same. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, a solution-focused approach, and a proven ability to establish effective partnerships through tikanga Maori and te reo Maori principles.You will likely be working, or have worked in an Executive Assistant or Senior Administration role and value the importance of supporting the Maori Partnerships & Investment business unit who are looking to expand, reach and explore new avenues for Maori primary sector growth.In this role, you will have the opportunity to showcase your communication, collaboration, and organisational skills to provide a high level of support to our business. This position would suit someone looking to further their career, as the team support learning opportunities across the branch and wider business.To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:Intermediate experience in using MS Office products, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPointExperience in providing administrative support to senior managers and teams.Experience of implementing electronic and physical records management.Prioritisation, planning and work management skills in a fast-paced environment – all based on understanding the key priorities of the business.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration.Demonstrated cultural competence, with ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.This is a Wellington-based role, working alongside the DDG Maori Partnerships & Investment and their leadership team. You will also work closely with two Programme Coordinators who report to the North and South Island Regional Managers and play a pivotal role in supporting work across the branch.Maori Partnerships and Investment provides an avenue to support a broader span of interests from producers of high value products done at scale, to leading Maori commodity exporters. With a nationally based team, their works spans across the country and focuses on two key areas which includes Maori Agribusiness and Maori Partnerships & Capability.MP&I are committed to creating an environment that promotes respect, teamwork, and collaboration, to ensure that everyone is contributing to our success and achieving collective goals.Annual Wellness paymentReduced premiums for Group Healthcare SchemesCareer development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisationmost preferably a New Zealand citizen, who has resided continuously in New Zealand for at least the last five (5) years, ORis a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five (5) years: either Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.To view the position description and/or apply online, please click "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" or visit the MPI Careers Site . To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.Applications close at midnight on Thursday 29 August.
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