Zero Invasive Predators Ltd (ZIP) is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2015 by the NEXT Foundation and the Department of Conservation.Our mission is to rapidly develop and implement technology and techniques to enable permanent elimination of key threats to native taonga.Predator Free New Zealand is an ambitious, yet achievable, target.
Success will depend on new knowledge, tools, and techniques being developed along the way – this is where ZIP comes in.ZIP is now responsible for eliminating predators and other invasive pest species within three landscape scale projects: Predator Free South Westland, Te Manahuna Aoraki Project (TMAP), and Predator Free Rakiura.RoleThe purpose of this role is to provide professional administrative and logistical support to ZIP's Senior Leadership, Field, Office and Laboratory based teams.
If performed well, this role would increase the efficiency, capacity and capability of the wider ZIP team.LocationThis role will be based in Christchurch.
You will have the opportunity to work across ZIP's work sites in Wellington, Lincoln, Twizel, South Westland and Rakiura.CandidateA suitable candidate for this role will display excellent skills in:Professional phone and email communicationAssessing the importance and urgency of correspondencePlanning, scheduling and organising emails, events and travelThe use of software including Gmail, Word, Excel, Dropbox, Adobe, and video conferencing platformsTime management and prioritisation of systems and experiencesPersonal characteristics of a successful applicant for this role will be:An ability to foster effective working relationships, both internally and externally, including with other personal/executive assistantsDisplaying a high level of attention to detailRemaining unflappable upon receipt of sensitive informationMaintaining a high level of confidentialityBeing comfortable with having to make frequent changes/revisions to travel and other plans, often at short noticeTo be successful in applying for this role, potential candidates would need to show a willingness to:Work in an environment that is fast-paced, exciting, innovative and often within a busy officeContribute to and help grow the positive work culture that ZIP has craftedIncrease capability in the key requirements of the role given time within the businessLearn and undertake a wide range of tasksSupport the Leadership Team outside of normal office hoursCommunicate and collaborate with ZIP team members from across the business with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiencesApply other unique personal knowledge and skills to tasks that benefit the ZIP teamPlease note, experience as a PA to a Manager would be ideal but is not essentialAPPLICATIONS CLOSE: 6th January, 2025APPLY OR VIEW THE POSITION DESCRIPTION: Careers emailREFERENCE: Personal Assistant RoleSALARY BAND: $65K - $75K depending on experiencePlease apply online, or send a cover letter and CV to ******, quoting 'Personal Assistant' in the subject header.
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