Business Support Officer

4 months ago


Wanganui, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Bring your administrative and coordination expertise to this exciting role and align your passion for conservation with your day-to-day mahi.
- Do you have exceptional organisational skills & administration experience?
- The salary range for this position is $60,314 to $75,603.
- Permanent, full-time position based in Whanganui.

**Our vision**: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature spaces and species across Aotearoa.
Tangata whenua are inextricably linked to the whenua and te taiao, and we desire a future where whānau, hapū and iwi can thrive in their role as rangatira and kaitiaki.
Tō tātou taiāo. Tō tātou hītori. He tāonga tūturu nō Aotearoa. Maioha rawatia. Poipoia rawatia. Tukua.
Our nature. Our history. It's New Zealand's unique legacy. Enjoy it. Enrich it. Pass it on.
He angitūtanga | About the role
As our Business Support Officer based in the Whanganui office, you will provide day-to-day support while working autonomously and maintaining a high level of professionalism and discretion. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can quickly adapt to different workflows, and prioritise multiple tasks, while also collaborating online with the Business Support Manager and other BSOs located in different offices.
**The position will be focussed on**:

- Administration support duties for the Whanganui Office
- Coordination of maintenance and repairs for commercial and residential property
- Fleet coordination and support
- Payroll and finance action
- Processing travel and accommodation requests
- Involvement in some office management tasks and health and safety work
- Managing staff training documentation
- Excellent customer service and communication skills to build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We are seeking a confident and organised individual with a sense of initiative to anticipate and resolve arising issues.
**If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you**:

- You will be an organised and motivated individual, with a range of experience in Administration
- Experience in supporting planning and logístical coordination
- Be able to support a team remotely
- Experience in procurement systems
- Able to learn processes and implement systems
- Fantastic relationship building skills
- Tech savvy skills, ability to learn new systems and use your initiative and build capability across the team
- You'll have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team and have a passion for conservation outcomes.
- Communication is key You'll have excellent written and verbal communication skills, organisational skills
- Great work ethic with a positive attitude and professional approach.
- An ability to multi-task and deal with competing demands while maintaining attention to detail.
- A full clean New Zealand Driver's Licence.

**Desirable**:

- An understanding of the work of the Department and passion for conservation
- Previous experience leading an office is desirable
- A qualification in business/office administration would be beneficial

Mō te tīma | About the team
Reporting into the Regional Business Support Manager based in Tāupo, this role looks after the Whanganui Regional Office and wider team.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?
DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
The salary range for this position is $60,314 to $75,603 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.
Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Friday 27 September 2024
**Taupānga | Job reference**: DOC/1818699



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