Executive Assistant to Regional Commissioner

4 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About us
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Based at Regional Office in Ellerslie, Auckland
- Permanent, full time, 37.55 hours per week
- Salary is starting from (B05) $78,222.00 to $94,689.00

This is a key role that supports the Regional Commissioner for Auckland Central East region with business plans and delivery of MSD'S services to the region. This includes Civil Defence welfare, emergency management and MSD services to the community. This is a key point of contact for the Regional Commissioner.
Based in our Auckland Regional Office in Ellerslie and working closely with two Executive Assistants that support the other Regional Commissioners in Auckland, you will be part of a wider team of professionals, who work towards delivering the Ministry's strategic plans. Our regional operations team is supportive and welcoming and works to add value to the organisation through a high level of performance.
What you'll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana
You'll be encouraged to add value and show initiative and need to be intuitive to the Commissioner's needs and pitch in where needed. Your approachability and excellent interpersonal communication skills will ensure you can confidently work with a variety of stakeholders like the public, community providers and the NZ Police. You will be exposed to sensitive information and high levels of confidentiality, so integrity and trust in this position is vital.
The Regional Commissioner you'll be responsible for is professional, hardworking, and focused on delivering a large work programme. Enthusiastic and forthright, he expects a high level of support when required. You'll need to be two steps ahead to support the Commissioner's varied and fast paced work programme.
What you'll need to succeed | Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, verbally and in writing
- Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
- Showcase strong organisational and planning abilities
- Approach challenges with a pragmatic mindset and sound problem-solving skills
- Hold a NZ Driver's licence and have the ability to drive Ministry vehicles as required
- Previous experience in an executive/administrator role, supporting a senior-level manager, would be advantageous

Position Description
**Salary range**: $78,222.00 - $94,689.00
Based on knowledge skills and relevant work experience.
How to apply
Application Question
**Note**: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
**Closing date**: Monday 16th September 2024
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.



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