Executive Assistant to Te Tumu Whakarae mo te Wahine - Secretary for Women
Wellington, 1 FTE permanent role (Full-time is 38 hours per week)
Are you effective and experienced in supporting a busy senior executive?
Do you want a role where you can draw on your organisational skills, professionalism, and problem-solving?
Are you a team player, discrete, and calm under pressure, with a willingness to dig in and get the job done?
Mo Manatu Wahine - About Manatu Wahine
Manatu Wahine Ministry for Women is the Government's principal advisor on improving the lives of wahine women and kotiro girls in Aotearoa New Zealand. We provide system leadership, working across government and with stakeholders to improve outcomes for wahine women and kotiro girls. Our people are crucial to achieving the strategic outcomes we are seeking. We are looking for an experienced professional with a proven track record of delivery to join our team and help us deliver for wahine women. We value our ways of working which reflect who we are and what's important to us; they guide and influence how we work as individuals, as teams, and as one Ministry to achieve the best outcomes for those we serve.
Our values include:
Kia Maia - we are brave and courageous in all we do
Tuia mai - we embrace and support wahine from all communities
Whakamanawa - we lead with heart to achieve the best outcomes for wahine
Mo tenei turanga mahi - About this role
As Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for providing high-quality executive and administrative support to maximise the Chief Executive's ability to effectively carry out their role. To be successful, it is essential that you develop strong working relationships not only with the Chief Executive but also with the senior leadership team and kaimahi across the organisation. You will need to be confident and exercise good judgment when working with a range of external stakeholders. Everyday support includes calendar and inbox management, preparation for meetings and engagements, and coordinating travel and other logistical arrangements.
Ko koe tenei - About you
To be successful in this role, you will be a natural communicator and demonstrate high standards in your work. You will be a highly skilled senior administrator with experience supporting senior-level positions.
You will also bring:
excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
advanced skills across the Microsoft Office suite and a high degree of confidence in using technology
proven experience in planning, prioritising, and working under pressure
discretion and tact when dealing with confidential and personal work-related information
knowledge of the machinery of government and public sector processes and systems - this will be an advantage.
You will also have knowledge, or a willingness to gain an understanding, of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and be able to apply this within your work, as well as an appreciation of the multicultural nature of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Me pehea te tuku tono - How to apply
The salary range for the Executive Assistant role is $77,739 to $94,613. The full position description and application form are on the Manatu Wahine website.
To apply, send your completed application form, a cover letter outlining your interest in the role, and your CV highlighting relevant skills, knowledge, and experience to the Chief People Officer at ******
Applications close at 5pm Friday 15 November 2024.
We are committed to providing a working environment that values inclusion, diversity, and accessibility. We embrace the unique perspective and capabilities of our current and future employees, which will help us improve outcomes for wahine women and kotiro girls. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.
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