Executive Assistant for Catherine Wedd Mp

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Ringa Āwhina - Executive Assistant
Mō te tūnga - About the role

An Executive Assistant (EA) is the rock of any high performing leader, and this unique position takes this vital support role to a whole new level.

Working for Catherine Wedd MP, we are looking for someone who is experienced in multi-tasking and navigating complex environments. Typically speaking, EA tasks are wide and varied.

We are flexible for the right person and can offer between hours per week, based in the Parliamentary precinct in Wellington, where you'll be working to support the very machinery of Aotearoa New Zealand's democracy.

Joining the team will see you being a committed part of Catherine's wider team of colleagues in the Tukituki electorate office.

The ability to build strong and trusted relationships is key to being successful in this role.
Tō kete - What you will bring to the role
You will be well-known for your agility, initiative and attention to detail in responding to competing priorities.

Things are often changeable here so an appreciation for the environment and the ability to be calm, proactive and flexible will see you well-placed to thrive.

You will be able to uphold a high level of confidentiality on any matter with discretion and an earnest presence of mind.

It goes without saying that you'll have highly developed administrative capability, with the ability to work proficiently across the MS Office suite to be able to create, populate and manage databases, maintain files and uphold process and other systems as required.

As an employee of Parliamentary Service, you will be politically impartial in performing your role.

Ngā haepapa - Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the Member knows where they need to be, and when, through the organisation and coordination of the Member's diary, and ensure the Member is in possession of the required materials for meetings, which may include Select Committee papers and House Box
  • Liaise with the Member's in Parliament office staff around management of the Member's diary and itineraries
  • Ensure the Member is always well briefed for each engagement in the diary
  • Triage and assess requests for the Member, and present these where required for the Member's consideration
  • Coordinate administrative activities in the Member's office including those for meetings, functions and events; including collating invitations, arranging facilities and catering
  • Prepare and circulate agenda, attending as required, taking minutes and following up on actions which arise from meetings
  • Support the member to organise their travel as required
He aha te pai o te mahi ki Te Ratonga Whare Pāremata? - Why work for Parliamentary Service?

  • We offer a range of benefits including five weeks annual leave, an Eye and Hearing subsidy, and an annual wellbeing payment
  • You will receive a Parliamentary Service induction to set you up to succeed, as well as ongoing learning, development and professional networking opportunities
  • We are proud of our He Ao Takitaki (Te Ao Māori strategy); we offer karakia, waiata, reo Māori opportunities and other staff networks
  • Our core values are at the heart of how we work: Integrity, Manaakitanga, Accountability, Whanaungatanga and Empowerment


The pay band for the role starts at $65,630 per annum (prorated for part-time) and appointments will be based on skills and experience.

All employees who work for MPs are employed on an 'events based' agreement, with your employment linked to your MP.

This role is based at the Parliamentary precinct in Wellington, for up to 30 hours per week.
Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday, 5 December 2023.

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