Executive Assistant

1 week ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Toitu te marae a Tane-Mahuta, toitu te marae a Tangaroa, toitu te tangata
If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive
Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Maori, te ao Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by:

- protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes
- managing threats and adverse impacts
- being a voice for conservation
- connecting people to nature.

He angitūtanga | About the role
Ready to work alongside one of conservation's inspiring leaders? Here's your chance
Steph Rowe, Deputy Director-General (DD-G) of Biodiversity Heritage and Visitors, needs a new right-hand person. Join us for a chance to be part of supporting the executive team at DOC.
In this role, you will play an integral part in the Biodiversity Heritage and Visitors Group, who have an ambitious work programme focused on delivering great conservation outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.
You'll communicate with leadership, manage priorities, and keep things running smoothly. Your exceptional organisational skills will keep executive-level tasks on track.
Day-to-day, you'll build relationships, manage schedules, and handle important correspondence. This role demands adaptability and professionalism in a dynamic environment.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Building strong cohesive relationships with the broader Biodiversity Heritage and Visitors Leadership Team and their support staff.
- Supporting quality assurance of complex and urgent correspondence such as parliamentary briefs, ministers reports, ministerial and OIA requests.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
You will be seen as a credible and effective relationship builder and be comfortable working with a diverse stakeholder group. With experience gained in a similar executive support role, you will be comfortable working with senior leaders and take a proactive approach to managing effective and efficient day to day operations for the DD-G.
To be considered for the role you will demonstrate the following capabilities:

- Good understanding of the workings of central Government including the role of parliament, ministers, and public service agencies.
- Exceptional relationship management skills and ability to build and leverage great networks.
- Advanced office administration skills including document and diary management.
- Comfortable managing sensitive and confidential data and information on behalf of the DD-G ensuring privacy requirements are maintained.
- Comfortable engaging and working in partnership with iwi and tangata whenua.

Ko ngā hua | What we offer
We take pride in enabling our kaimahi to bring their unique perspectives to mahi, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

- flexible working opportunities suited to your role
- Te Pukenga Atawhai - cultural capability development programme
- Te Kawai Aho Tapu - internal Maori network
- career development, secondment, and training opportunities to help you realise your goals
- study assistance in programmes that are relevant to your work
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and discounted medical insurance
- great discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you're ready for your next adventure.

Submit a tailored CV and cover letter online via our DOC Careers Centre highlighting your relevant skills, experience, and alignment to our Kaupapa.

Rā katinga | Applications close on Sunday 17 March 2024.
**Taupānga | Job Reference**: DOC/ 1782121
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.


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