Executive Assistant to Regional Commissioner

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.
Permanent full time opportunity available
Based at the Wellington Regional Office, 186, Willis Street, Wellington
This is a challenging and varied Executive Assistant (EA) role. The Regional Commissioner in Wellington is responsible for all MSD's activities in the region and manages both internal and external communications and services. This is a busy and challenging opportunity for an experienced EA who appreciates that our clients are central to MSD as an organisation, our people are our most taonga and Te Pae Tawhiti - our future is the Ministry's direction.
**MSD purpose**: We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong, and independent Manaaki tangata, manaaki whānau.
- Unflappable under pressure and who enjoys the challenge of deadlines.
- Intuitive, loves using their initiative and who shows good judgement.
- Flexible and a fast learner who takes a proactive approach.
- Highly organised and a great relationship manager
- Able to ‘manage up' and who has relevant work experience.
- Understands or has a willingness to learn the machinery of government and political environments.
- Is knowledgeable and understands the importance of stakeholder relationships.

Internal vetting and the completion of a police check are requirements of working for MSD and you'll also need great references.
Position Description
**Salary range**: $78,222.00 - $94,689.00
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**: Sunday 13th October 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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