Executive Officer

5 months ago


Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' - ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is committed to providing high quality psychological approaches to the people in our management. Humanising and healing is one of the key principles of Hōkai Rangi, our over-arching strategic direction.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong team player to join this team to manage office logistics and processes. You will work closely with the Manager Psychological Services to support the team in the provision of their work and project activities.
Ngā kawenga | About the role
With a keen eye for detail you will be instrumental in supporting our business unit, acting as a key point of contact for internal and external customers across the country. Possessing exceptional communication and organisational skills, your duties and responsibilities will be dynamic including:

- Co-ordination and management of the referral process and Parole Board requests,
- Co-ordination and organisation of meetings, functions, seminars and other events on behalf of the team.
- Travel and expenses coordination
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing representation
- Budgeting and reporting, presentations, reception duties and general correspondence
- Equipment and facilities maintenance
- Maintaining and updating records, systems and files.
- Developing office systems that enhance efficiencies and ensure legal and professional obligations are met
- Supporting the Manager Psychological Services with Ministerial and Official Information Act requests

He kōrero mōu | About you
This position is Monday - Friday, full-time.
You will need a full New Zealand driver licence for this role.

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The salary range is $60,018 - $68,013. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.
We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua.
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.
If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here. We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
Applications close Sunday 7th April 11pm



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