Executive Assistant to Executive Director

1 week ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

If your superpower as an Executive Assistant is all about providing the highest quality support through smart communications, efficient use of technology, proactive thinking, and bringing your best self to the team, then this role is for you.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We are looking for a high-performing Executive Assistant to provide high quality executive support and diary management to the Group's Executive Director. The person in this role also provides administrative support to the Strategy Governance and Engagement Leadership team as time permits as well as operations support to the organisation.
We are a small team of 34 with broad shoulders, we would love to hear from you if you:

- Have experience supporting a senior executive and enjoy working in a corporate setting
- Can prioritise and reprioritise as your day develops, often working with change and ambiguity
- Are comfortable operating in an environment where confidentiality is imperative
- Have confidence interacting with senior managers in a proactive and engaging manner
- Are a true team player, in that you are happy to support other Managers when needed to enable success for the whole team

Ko wai mātou | About us
The Strategy, Governance and Engagement Group (SGE) is a business unit of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). The Group supports DPMC to achieve its strategic priorities and manage risk by working across the department, ensuring it has sound strategy, communications, effective governance, effective corporate services, and efficient organisational systems and processes.
Utu ā-Tau | Salary and Benefits
We'd love to hear from you if you are looking for your next move into a central government environment, and equally we are prepared to grow and develop the right person in the role. We welcome diversity, in all its forms, in fact we believe it is a strength.
The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $77,305 to $85,895 per annum. Salary at appointment will be based on skills and experience.
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