Executive Assistant to Kaiwhakahaere Matua Māori

6 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Are you a highly experienced EA or Coordinator looking for an opportunity to influence and shape your own role within a dynamic organisation? Join us and create positive change for Aotearoa and the world
- Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic, and high performing team
- Provide high level senior leader support to the Kaiwhakahaere Matua Māori and the Commission's Pou Herenga Committee
- Opportunity to work for an organisation driving climate action in Aotearoa

**Mō mātou | About us**:
He Pou a Rangi | The Climate Change Commission (the Commission) is an Independent Crown Entity established under the Climate Change Response Act 2002.
We provide independent, expert advice to the Government of Aotearoa on both mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change, and we monitor and review the Government's progress towards its emissions reduction and adaptation goals. The Commission plays a key role in developing and implementing clear and stable climate change policies in Aotearoa.
In the past three years we've provided advice on the first three emissions budgets, the direction of the emissions reduction plan, agricultural emissions pricing, and NZ Emissions Trading Scheme settings. We are now expanding our work programme. More details can be found here: Our upcoming work » Climate Change Commission (climatecommission.govt.nz)

**Ngā Tūnga | The Role**:
The role is responsible for supporting the Commission's Kaiwhakahaere Matua Māori and the Pou Herenga Committee within a dynamic environment. Providing proactive executive and secretariat support that enables them to be effective in their roles.
This role will work closely with our three other Executive Assistants and the Board Senior Coordinator and to deliver seamless executive support and backup. The role will also proactively identify ways to improve the administrative processes and tools used to support the Tier Two Senior Leadership Team and the Pou Herenga Committee.
As a member of the Governance and Corporate Services team in a small and focused organisation, the Executive Assistant to Kaiwhakahaere Matua Māori and Pou Herenga Coordinator will work in a collaborative way to help to create a culture that is outcome and customer-focussed, supportive, and empowering.

**Ō pūmanawa | About you**:
**In addition, you will have**:

- Knowledge of Tikanga Māori
- Exceptional planning and organisational skills; including time and workflow management, prioritising tasks, and responsibilities in a complex and busy work environment.
- High levels of integrity, with practised judgment and discretion.
- Skilled in negotiation and influence.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Extensive experience with MS suite including advanced skills in Outlook and Word, as well as in Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

**Ko ngā hua | What we offer**:

- The chance to make a difference to Aotearoa New Zealand
- Flexible working
- Five weeks annual leave
- Annual wellbeing allowance

Tono ināianei | How to apply
We embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equality and equity.
To be considered for this role you must be able to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

**Rā kati | Applications close**:

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