Executive Assistant to Gm Policy

3 months ago


Wellington 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.

Executive Assistant to GM Policy
- Provide critical executive level support
- Varied role, providing support to a busy General Manager and team
- Supportive, inclusive and friendly environment

Are you an Executive Assistant ready for a new challenge? Are you politically aware and comfortable dealing with senior executives? Are organisational, process and relationship skills your greatest strength?
Te āhua o te tūranga / About the role
An exciting opportunity has become available for an EA to work alongside the General Manager of the Welfare System and Income Support Policy Group. In this role you will support both a busy General Manager and the wider group.
You will also assist the team with administrative support, making sure everything runs smoothly and all team systems and processes are as efficient as possible.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako / Skills and experience
Self-managing and proactive, you will be comfortable juggling multiple demands and have an unflappable, solution focused approach in challenging situations. You're able to engage with a range of stakeholders, be able to see where things need to be done and have the confidence and judgement to keep things moving.
You will be comfortable with the use of relevant technology including digital approaches to meeting packs, communication (Microsoft Teams) and filing/organisation.
If you are an EA looking to utilise your attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills, then we would love to hear from you

Position Description

**Salary range**: $75,943.00 - $91,931.00

How to apply

**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**: Thursday 16th August, 5 pm.

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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