Team Administrator

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.

Team Administrator

  • Do you have initiative, great communication skills and an eye for detail?
  • Do you have experience in office administration and supporting a diverse and busy team?
  • Do you want the opportunity to contribute to a high performing ministry?


Further develop your career with a solid foundation in administrative skills that, for high performers, are an entry to a variety of corporate career pathways both in the Ministry and the wider Public Sector.

The key purpose of the Team Administrator role is to provide a broad range of administrative support across different Groups in the Ministry.

This will include financial administration, information and database management, correspondence and travel, diary management, meeting and event coordination and assisting with staff transfers.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role


The Team Administrator provides a variety of general and specialised administrative support services to the Division, Group and the Ministry as a whole.

Each Team Administrator will work primarily for a specific team /division but day to day tasks may change depending on workloads and requirements of both the Group and Ministry.

The administration team work together to provide seamless administrative support across the whole Group. The team report to the Group Business Manager and are guided by the Senior Group Administrator.

Duties include but not limited to:

  • Administration Support
  • Event Administration
  • Recruitment assistance
  • Travel logistics/ general logistics
  • Financial and Procurement support
For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.

The salary range for this role is between $55,976 and $62,196 total remuneration, negotiable depending on skills and experience.
The total remuneration is inclusive of our 3% employer contribution.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? - Who are we looking for?


We're looking for a proactive individual who gains satisfaction from helping others, proactively identify opportunities to provide assistance, and actively contribute to the efficient and effective operations of their Group.


You will:

  • Have a strong customer focus
  • Be technologically adept and confident using the MS Office suite and other administrative systems
  • Have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Pay excellent attention to detail
  • Be a natural planner and organiser with the ability to selfmanage and use initiative.
  • Be flexible and able to adapt quickly in a reactive environment


Ideally you will also have a good understanding of tikanga (Māori customs and protocols), with the ability to weave te ao Māori (the Māori worldview) into your work.


If you are just starting on this journey that's OK too - as long as you have a willingness to learn and a desire to develop your cultural capability.

As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, this is important to us and we offer training and support.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

You can find out more about our staff networks and our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here

Mō mātou - 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.

We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

For a confidential discussion please contact Recruitment.


To be considered for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain a NZ Government National Security clearance.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance.

Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:


Let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Applications close at 9pm on Sunday 18th February 2024.

Please note:
This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a 'Corporate' role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

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