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Team Administrator (Finance) - Los Angeles, United States Do you have initiative, great communication skills and an eye for detail? Do you have over three years or more experience in office administration? The New Zealand Consulate-General is looking for a pro-active Administrator to join their Team, to provide business administration support in a diverse and fast-paced working environment.
Based at the New Zealand Consulate-General in Los Angeles, this is a full-time locally engaged position commencing in late October 2024.
Korero moe turanga - About the role The Team Administrator (Finance) will provide general administrative support, with particular emphasis on financial reporting and analysis activities to help ensure the efficient and smooth running of the post.
Responsibilities: Developing and tracking the Consulate General's budget, making payments, managing cash balances, and providing monthly financial reports, administering staff leave and salary payments. Act as the primary administrative contact between the Post and US State Dept. Notification of staff arrivals and departures, staff changes, ID cards, etc. Asset administration and assisting with property maintenance and inventory purchases, scheduling, recording, and escorting of service providers. Central point for IT problems at Post and coordination with MFAT Service centre and external providers for resolution. The appointment starting salary range for this role is USD $58,168 - $68,433 total remuneration negotiable depending on experience.
In addition, the employer provides Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees and their non-working dependents, as well as workers compensation and disability insurance for employees.
Ma wai te mahi nei? Who are we looking for? Applicants should have a relevant business or formal qualification and/or significant previous experience and knowledge of financial management and reporting. Well-developed planning and organisational skills, including ability to prioritise tasks effectively and work under pressure are essential. Strong written and oral communication skills are also required. Someone who will work independently, and also work well with a small team.
Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Aorere - Why MFAT? We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. We are also working to grow the diversity of our workforce and the inclusive nature of our workplace.
Mo matou - About us Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand's interests and pursue New Zealand's values.
Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a Corporate role (known here as a Specialist role) employed at Post. The successful appointee would ideally be available to commence duties in October 2024.
If you have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy career, you will be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.
Please note: If the successful candidate has worked or lived in New Zealand and is subsequently employed as locally engaged staff in a NZ Government Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate-General, they may, subject to individual circumstances, have NZ Tax Residency obligations.
We advise any applicant who may be in this situation to discuss their tax residency status with the NZ Inland Revenue (IRD) and determine any potential personal tax obligations to IRD.
Me pehea te tuku tono - To Apply / Interested? To apply, please fill out the application form here and send it directly to ****** alongside your CV and cover letter. Only applications sent to this email address will be considered; do not apply directly through the MFAT careers site.
For a copy of the position description please click here. For a confidential discussion please call/email Aaron Jones, ******.
The successful applicant will be employed on local terms and conditions and must have the right to work in the United States. The Consulate-General will assist with applying for the appropriate work visa if the applicant does not already have work authorization for the USA.
You will also be responsible to ascertain and meet your own New Zealand or US tax liabilities. The preferred candidate would be a New Zealand Citizen or Dual National or a US Permanent Resident and be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate NZ Government Security clearance.
Applications close at midnight on Friday 20th September 2024 (NZST).
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