Office Manager– Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand socialbee Full time
Office Manager– Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit (SPPU)

Office Manager - Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit, Wellington

  • Bring your smile to be part of a cohesive, supportive & collaborative team
  • Part time - 25 hours per week

What is the purpose of the Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit:

To assist The Salvation Army's work towards the eradication of poverty in New Zealand. It does this with a national focus on social policy research and policy development, social justice activity, and engagement with national leaders in the sectors of politics, government, business, media and education.

This is a varied role, providing administrative assistance to the Director and staff of the Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit as required with a range of secretarial, reception, hosting and administration tasks; and to ensure the smooth running of the SPPU department.

Your responsibilities will be:

  • Assisting the Director and Principal Advisors
  • Reception and Point of Contact Duties
  • Administration Duties
  • Support of the wider SPPU team

You will bring:

  • A strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service and building healthy working relationships both internally and externally
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to develop and work to a plan, while managing competing priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality results and projects to tight timeframes;
  • The ability to problem solve, use initiative and display sound judgement;
  • Good organizational skills for arranging events, developing workplans and organising people.
  • A relevant qualification and/or proven work experience in a similar role

Our offer to you:

  • 2 x Salvation Army additional leave days and long service leave
  • Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
  • TSA discount card for discount with various retailors such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
  • Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
  • Subsidised flu vaccinations

Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'

This role is a 9 month fixed term part time at 25 hours per week

The starting salary for this role will fall between $55,481 and $61,859 pro rated to part time hours = $28.45 and $31.72 per hour

We look forward to receiving your application.

TSA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity Employer.

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