Senior Executive Assistant

2 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.

Senior Executive Assistant - Wellington
- Senior Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief Executive, Strategy & Insights
- Busy, interesting work in the social sector
- Wellington based, permanent opportunity

About the role
Nau mai haere mai ki Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora
The Office of the Deputy Chief Executive, Strategy and Insights is looking for an energetic and proactive person who can think ahead and is focused on adding value.
As a Senior Executive Assistant you play a vital role in providing high level professional executive support and advice to the DCE and her Office, working with a high performing team of Senior Executive Assistants across MSD, and mentoring other Executive Assistants in the Group.
In this highly trusted role, you will act as the key point of contact and look to resolve any requests or issues in the first instance.
This role will suit someone who is already an experienced and confident Executive Assistant, who can calmly manage a busy role, spot opportunities for improvement, and act with integrity.

**We are looking for someone with**:

- Outstanding organisational skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to build trusting relationships with people at all levels
- Great communication skills
- Flexibility and the willingness to pitch in as and when needed
- Sound judgement and ability to make quick decisions

Position Description

**Salary range**: $87,011 - $105,458 per annum

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**: Tuesday, 11th July 2023

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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